Two police officers were killed when suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked the Nganzai Police Division in Borno State.
The spokesperson of the command, ASP Nahum Kennel Daso, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, January 9, 2025, said the State Commissioner of Police, CP Yusufu Mohammed, visited Nganzai Police Division, adding that he commended officers for their resilience and condoled with families of two officers who lost their lives.
According to Daso, the incident occurred at about 12:10 am on Thursday.
“On 9th January, 2025 at about 12:10am, unknown gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists attempted to invade Nganzai Police Division, gallant officers who were on watch repelled the terrorists,” the statement read.
“After series of exchange in gun battle, the terrorists 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. Bodies of the deceased have been taken to State General Hospital Maiduguri.
“The Commissioner of Police commended the gallant officers who stood their 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 following numbers are available for emergencies: 0806 807 5581, 0802 347 3293.”
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