Yobe Village Head, Two Sons Arrested Over Alleged Terrorism, Serial Attacks On Zango Community

Security agencies have arrested the Village Head of Azare Community in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, Lawan Ganga, alongside his two sons over alleged involvement in terrorism-related activities and a series of violent attacks in the state.

The suspects, identified as Gambo Lawal Ganga and Ibrahim Lawal Ganga, were taken into custody on 18 September 2026 following a sustained manhunt for members of an alleged criminal network linked to attacks in Gulani and Gujba Local Government Areas.