Bauchi govt raises alarm over suspicion of Boko Haram infiltration

04 May Bauchi govt raises alarm over suspicion of Boko Haram infiltration

The Bauchi State Government has raised an alarm over the suspicion that Boko Haram insurgents from neighboring Yobe State have infiltrated four local government areas of the State.

The Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG), Alhaji Sabiu Baba, disclosed this at a press conference on Monday.

He listed Zaki, Gamawa, Darazo and Dambam as the local government areas bordering Yobe state, saying the level of suspicion became high following the attempted vandalisation of telecommunication masts in Gamawa.

Baba said security operatives arrested five persons in connection with the incident, adding that already the state government has beefed up security around the neighboring communities.