To obstruct polling, suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded Goza town in Borno State’s Goza Local Government Area.
While people were casting their ballots in the ongoing presidential and parliamentary elections, rebels struck.
Mohammed Shehu Timta, the emir of Goza, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust and stated that five people were hurt.
“Boko Haram insurgents launched attack into the heart of the town, shooting sporadically. Five people sustained injuries. The injured have been taken to Maiduguri for medical attention.
“They came around 8:30am, so voters had lined-up for accreditation when the incident occurred, many voters that scampered for safety have not returned while we are making efforts to convince them to return”.
He said security agencies have re-enforced and chased the infiltrators.
“DIG of police incharge of North East, who is from Goza, was here and things are now under control,” he said.
Goza is the hometown of one of a ranking senatot, Ali Ndume, who is currently seeking reelection.
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