A devastating attack occurred at Faudiya School in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, resulting in the loss of student lives.
The school, affiliated with the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a Shia sect, was targeted by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents.
According to eyewitnesses, the assailants stormed the Hausari quarters in Geidam LGA around 3:44 am on Friday, catching the victims off guard while they slept.
The attack has sent shockwaves through the community, with details of the incident still emerging.
Faudiya School, a prominent Shia institution, has been left reeling from the tragic loss of its students.
“They (gunmen) attacked the school when these youth 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.
Another source from the vigilantes command told our reporter that three members of Shiia sect were killed while one sustained injuries.
“We don’t know who they (gunmen) are but, all we knew is that they killed three students in the school. One person who tried to escape during the incident was injured and he has been hospitalized,” He said.
The Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Police Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident.