.. IGP Orders Actions Against Attackers
Two police personnel have been killed as Boko Haram terrorists attacked a police station in Gajiram, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State.
One other police officer was critically injured as the terrorists exchanged fire with police on duty at the station before they were eventually overpowered and repelled with the assistance of the civilian joint taskforce who are stationed near the police station.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Command, ASP Kenneth Daso said the attack happened at about 12:10am on Thursday.
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 statement said
Meanwhile, the Inspector General Of Police,IGP Kayode Egbetokun on Friday ordered actions against attackers of the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters, Borno State.
A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, identified the dead two police officers as Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha Huzaifat.
Adejobi said Egbetokun, after condemning the act, ordered an immediate and thorough crackdown on the perpetrators, saying that “any cop-killers will not go unpunished.”
The IGP also expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased officers, affirming that their sacrifice in the line of duty will not be forgotten.
Egbetokun assured the families that the benefits and entitlements of the fallen officers would be paid without delay.
“The IGP has therefore directed the Zone 15 Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, fdc., to mobilise adequate resources and personnel, collaborate with other security agencies to ensure the perpetrators of this nefarious act are found and caused to face the full wrath of the law.
“As investigations continue, the IGP reaffirms the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to holding accountable those who jeopardise and disrupt the security arrangement and safety in Nigeria.” The statement added.
