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Gunmen numbering over 100, invaded a riverine community in Egan Oriomi Otto Awori Local Council Development Area of Ojo, at the early hours of today, setting several houses on fire.

A one-year-old child was burnt beyond recognition, as well as 15 houses.

Ten persons were shot, while others, among whom was a 90-year-old man sustained deep match cuts in parts of their bodies.

When Vanguard arrived at the riverine community yesterday, the father of the burnt one-year-old child was seen carrying the charred remains of his son, crying.

Below are more photos from the scene:

A tragic incident unfolded in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, as a police inspector attached to the Gwange Divisional Police Command reportedly took his own life.

The incident has left the community in shock, with many at a loss as to why the officer, whose name has been withheld, would commit such an act.

The late inspector was last seen by community members three days ago, appearing healthy and showing no signs of distress, which has added to the confusion and speculation surrounding his sudden death.

Concerns were raised on Saturday morning when neighbours noticed that his door at Layin Bayan in the Wulari Jerusalem area was locked from the inside, and a strange odour was emanating from his residence.

Upon discovery, alarmed neighbours promptly alerted the authorities, leading to immediate action by the Borno Police Command. Officers from the metro division were quickly deployed to the scene to investigate the circumstances leading up to the inspector’s death.

The source who spoke to Daily Trust said, “It was early this morning that people in the compound observed a strange odor emanating from his apartment; his door was shut from behind.

“The men of police from Metro and Gwange Divisions, respectively, came to break the door, and his lifeless body was found on the floor of his bedroom. They are currently in the compound.”

Two individuals believed to be supporters of the Yoruba Nation movement have been apprehended by security personnel for their alleged involvement in the incursion of the Oyo Government Secretariat on Saturday morning.

Naija News reported earlier that several individuals wearing masks reportedly forced their way into the Oyo State Government Secretariat on Saturday.

It was gathered that the armed individuals believed to be Yoruba Nation Agitators were strategically positioned at various locations within the Secretariat premises.

Some were reportedly stationed at the Governor’s office gate, while others were observed at the House of Assembly Gate and the main entrance.

Subsequent reports revealed that security operatives were able to capture two individuals.

The first suspect, an elderly gentleman with grey hair, and the second suspect, a middle-aged man whose identity remains unverified, were apprehended by the police while in possession of Yoruba Nation flags and various related items.