At least four policemen were confirmed dead following a deadly attack by gunmen suspected to be members of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) in a police station in Gajiram town of Nganzai local government area of Borno State.
The four killed mobile police officers died while defending the police quarters from being burnt down by the terrorists when they launched an attack on the facility late Friday.
WikkiTimes understand that the terrorists who disguised themselves and penetrated into the police station, opened fire on the officers on guard, who attempted to repeal the attack.
Confirming the attack, Daso Kenneth, Borno State Police Command Public Relations Officer said four officers were killed while defending the police quarters, noting that contrary to some reports, no attack of such nature happened at the State Headquarters in Borno.
“The State Command Headquarters in Maiduguri remains secure and operational, with no incidents of attack reported.
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The public is strongly urged to dismiss the aforementioned misleading information, as the situation at the State Command Headquarters Maiduguri is stable and devoid of any disruptions”, said Daso in the statement.
Confirming the Friday’s attack and the killing of four police officers at the Gajiram division, the spokesman said “Commissioner of Police, CP Ml Yusufu, expresses heartfelt condolences to the families of four gallant police officers who tragically lost their lives while defending the Police Quarters in Gajiram Town,Nganzai LGA”.
” The incident occurred on the night of 2nd February 2024, at approximately 23:13 hours, when unknown gunmen launched an attack”.
While appealing for the support of the public in order to avert future occurrences, the police called on members of the public to exercise vigilance and promptly report any suspicious activities within their surroundings.
