Boko Haram terrorists attack police station, leave 2 officers dead
Boko Haram terrorists has launched an attack on a police station in Gajiram, located within the Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State, leading to the deaths of two police personnel.
The confrontation, which unfolded around 11pm, has one additional officer sustained critical injuries as the armed assailants engaged in a fierce exchange of gunfire with police on duty.
Fortunately, the situation was brought under control with the assistance of the nearby civilian joint taskforce, who played a crucial role in repelling the attackers.
A security source reported that, although the attack was intense, no police facilities or security equipment were damaged.
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The Borno State Police Command later confirmed the incident in a statement, noting it occurred at approximately 12:10am on Thursday.
The statement signed by the Borno State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Kenneth Daso, said grenades were recovered during an assessment tour of the scene of attack in Nganzai by the Borno State Commissioner of Police, Yusufu Lawal.
“On 9th January 2025 at about 12:10am, unknown gunmen suspected to be BokoHaram Terrorist attempted to invade Nganzai Police Division, gallant officers who were on watch repelled the terrorists, after series of exchange in gun battle, the terrorist threw hand-grenades which unfortunately landed on a shelter tent behind the division, and fatally wounded two officers.
“During the scene assessment by the Commissioner of Police, two hand-grenades were recovered by EOD – CBRN Base 13 Maiduguri, the body of the deceased have been taking to State General Hospital Maiduguri.
“The Commissioner of Police commended the gallant officers who stood on ground to prevent the attack and condoles with the families of the two officers who lost their lives.
“The Command remains dedicated and committed in ensuring safety and security for all and calls for calm as normalcy has been restored,” the police statement read in part.
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