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Police, military shoot-out in Yobe

The Nigerian Police and Military men around 6am this morning begun a shoot-out over an issue that is yet to be ascertain in Damaturu the Yobe state capital.
Confirming the shoot-out, the Army spokesman in Damaturu, Colonel K.O Ogunsanya said they are investigating the matter to know “What transpired and who and who among their men were involved,” adding that “a statement would be issued as soon as they get to the root of the matter“.
A security source told  correspondent that the quarrel is connected to the abduction of the Mopol commandant in charge 41, Damaturu.
“Yesterday, the Commandant was moving in a convey when a man intercepted, and the police attached to him harassed the man, not knowing that he is an Army officer. Later this morning, the Army kidnapped the commandant,”he said
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