Seven Killed, 11 Injured as Armed Robbers Attack Popular Yobe Market and Steal N16.5m

The attack on the Ngalda Monday Market in Yobe State on January 20, 2025, has left the community in shock, as seven individuals lost their lives, and eleven others sustained injuries.

The armed robbers, led by Datti Alhaji Dadji, stormed the market, shooting indiscriminately and looting several POS shops and stalls. The assailants reportedly made off with N16.5 million in cash and valuables.

However, local residents took swift action, killing three of the robbers, while the police were able to arrest the kingpin, Datti Alhaji Dadji. Authorities have confirmed the incident, and calls for better security at the market are growing in light of the attack.

“January 20, 2025, at approximately 2100hrs, a group of six armed robbers, led by Datti Alhaji Dadji of Ngalda Town, attacked three shops at Ngalda Market,” the statement read.

“The incident resulted in seven fatalities and eleven injuries. The robbers made off with approximately sixteen million five hundred thousand naira.

“In response, the people of Ngalda Town mobilized and k!lled three of the robbers, while three others escaped with injuries.

“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) led a team of patrol officers to Alhaji Dadji’s house, where they recovered a locally made pistol with three cartridges. Alhaji Dadji was arrested and is currently in police custody, facing interrogation as the investigation unfolds.

“The victims and corpses were evacuated to the General Hospital Fika for medical treatment and autopsy.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident and called for calm. He tasked personnel to arrest fleeing syndicate members and urged the public to assist the command with credible information.

“The Command commiserates with the victims’ families and assures that the criminals will face the full wrath of the law.”