March 27, 2025

Yobe state government has refuted as false and misleading the rumours about an eviction notice allegedly issued by Boko haram insurgents to communities in Gujba local government area.

Special Adviser on Security Matters, Brigadier General, Dahiru Abdulsalam (Rtd) stated this after the state Security Council meeting chaired by Deputy Governor Idi Barde Gubana in Damaturu the state capital.

General Abdulsalam assured residents that no such threat exits and urged them to continue their normal activities without fear .

He said government in collaboration with security Agencies remains committed too safeguarding all communities in the state.

The security Adviser said there is no credible intelligence suggesting that Boko haram has issued any eviction notice to residents of Gujba or any other part of the state .

The security Council commended traditional rulers and community leaders for their roles in conflict resolution and fostering peace in the state.