Boko Haram Terrorists Storm School Around 4AM, Bring Out Students And Shoot Them Dead
This educational institution, affiliated with the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a prominent Shia sect in the country, was tragically transformed into a scene of unspeakable carnage.
In an act of terrorism, suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched an attack on Faudiya School, situated in the Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State.
This educational institution, affiliated with the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a prominent Shia sect in the country, was tragically transformed into a scene of unspeakable carnage.
According to credible sources who spoke to Daily Trust, the assailants descended upon the Hausari quarters in Geidam LGA at the unholy hour of 3:44 am on Friday.
Under the cover of darkness, the terrorists exploited the vulnerability of their victims, who were sleeping.
As reported by Daily Trust, sources revealed that the gunmen struck while the students were deep in sleep, rendering them defenceless against the sudden and deadly onslaught.
This callous and calculated attack has left an indelible scar on the community, claiming the precious lives of the students.
“The incident occurred at around 3:44 am when the gunmen invaded Faudiya School a well-known Shiite school in Geidam,” a source said.
“They (gunmen) attacked the school when these youths were asleep and brought them outside and shot them dead.
“There is tension and concern in the town after this incident. People are terrified over this unfortunate incident,” he said.
Also, a vigilante told the newspaper that three members of Shia sect were killed while one sustained injury.
“We don’t know who they (gunmen) are but all we know is that they killed three students in the school. One person who tried to escape during the incident was injured and he has been hospitalised,” he said.
The spokesperson for Yobe State Police Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident but did not give details.
