Before the insurgents left Geidam on Tuesday, April 27, many lives were lost and property worth millions of destroyed. At least 11 people were killed by a mortar bomb that fell in two houses. It is still not certain who fired the lethal weapon.
Two teachers were shot dead by the terrorists at the Government Technical School, Geidam, and another teacher at a house in the town.
Also, two vigilante operatives, one of them reportedly with mental issues, were also killed by the invaders.
Houses belonging to notable civil servants or politicians in Geidam were also looted and then set ablaze by the attackers. Beddings, electronics, clothes and other personal effects were stolen from the houses.