Gunmen attack MoMo vendor in Walewale, steal cash and newly purchased motorbike

An armed robbery incident is reported at Walewale in the North East Region, where a mobile money (MoMo) vendor came under attack by a group of gun-wielding men in broad daylight.

According to residents, the incident began when a man believed to be a Fulbe approached the vendor to conduct a money transfer.

The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at about 2pm, raising concerns among residents over the safety of mobile money vendors and other businesses in the area.