Social Media Posts May Have Led to Deadly Killing of Prince Yusuf and His 7 Months Pregnant Sister By Bandits.
The quiet of Pindiga town in Gombe State was shattered in the early hours of Saturday, December 27th, by a violent attack that has left the community in mourning and raised serious security concerns.
Suspected bandits stormed a private home, killing two people and abducting four others. The victims have been identified as Prince Yusuf Derdoski, a local social media influencer popularly known as ‘Daddy,’ and his sister, Faiza, who was seven months pregnant.
Initial reports from the area suggest a possible motive behind the brutal attack on Prince Yusuf. It is alleged that he had been consistently posting pictures and content online about a suspected bandit who had been banished from the community. The unconfirmed report states that the suspect returned with armed men, targeting the young man in an act of anger and retaliation for exposing his activities.
The assailants did not stop there. After killing Prince Yusuf and his sister, they abducted four other members of the family, whose whereabouts are currently unknown.
The news prompted a swift and strong response from Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. In a statement released by his Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the Governor condemned the murders and abductions in the strongest possible terms.
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He described the act as “barbaric, cruel and unacceptable,” saying the killing of innocent citizens in their homes is a crime that “deeply offends humanity.” The Governor acknowledged that this violence challenges the relative peace Gombe State has maintained.
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“This dastardly act is a direct assault on our collective conscience and a painful test of our resolve to protect lives and property,” the Governor’s statement read. He assured the public that the crime would not go unpunished.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya has directed security agencies to deploy all necessary resources to track down those responsible and safely rescue the abducted victims. He warned criminals that Gombe State would not be a safe haven for them, promising intensified security operations and better collaboration with local communities.
The Governor has extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and the entire Pindiga Emirate, praying for strength for them to bear the loss. He also prayed for the safe and speedy return of those who were taken.
Residents of Pindiga are left grappling with fear and grief, hoping for the swift return of their loved ones and justice for a attack that has left two families devastated.
Social Media Posts May Have Led to Deadly Killing of Prince Yusuf and His 7 Months Pregnant Sister By Bandits.
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