Sporadic shoot-out in a conflict between army and policemen in Damaturu led to a halt in socio ecomic activities in the metropolis for several hours.

Business premises were shut as men of the two security agencies took positions at strategic locations in the state capital.

Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Kayode Ogunsanya, who confirmed this said the attention of the headquarters had been drawn to an unfortunate incident that happened between some unguided soldiers and policemen in Damaturu.

Ogunsanya said a joint committee between the Nigerian Army and Police has been set up to investigate the incident.

Yobe Commissioner of Police, Sumonu Abdulmalik, who spoke to newsmen after the meeting, said the army and police were jointly investigating the incident to ensure that it did not happen again.

He assured that the situation was under control, and that adequate measures had been taken to avoid repeat of the incidence.

Similarly, Commander, 27 Taskforce Brigade, Buni-Yadi in Yobe, Brig-General Aminu Lamde, said the incident should not be seen as a conflict between the two institutions, but between unguided individuals, assuring that the matter would be investigated and handled appropriately.