Monday, April 6, 2026 - At least four police personnel were k!lled during an attack on Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno State by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.
The attack occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4,
2026.
The attackers stormed the formation in large numbers,
engaging personnel in a prolonged gun battle before overpowering them.
The confirmed casualties include Inspector Samuel Ezekiel
attached to Nganzai Division; Inspector Sanusi Mohammed of 58 PMF Lafia on
special duty; Police Constable Bitrus Luka; and Police Constable Shaibu Bukar,
both attached to the crack squad in Maiduguri.
The spokesperson for the State Police Command, ASP Kenneth
Daso, said the attackers deployed Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs) and other
sophisticated weapons, causing damage to a section of the station and partially
burning an unserviceable Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC).
Following the attack, the Commissioner of Police in Borno
State visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment and addressed officers
and men of the division.
He also condoled with personnel over the loss of their
colleagues and commended those who resisted the attackers despite overwhelming
firepower.
Security agencies said tactical teams had been placed on
high alert, with intensified operations ongoing in the general area.
The Command laid the four officers to rest on Sunday.
The interment ceremony was held at Kawar Maila Burial Ground
and the Maximum Prison Burial Ground in Maiduguri, in accordance with Islamic
and Christian rites.
The solemn event was attended by the Commissioner of Police
in Borno State, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, alongside the Assistant Commissioner of
Police (Operations), ACP Jawi A. Mohammed, and other senior officers of the
command.
Religious rites were conducted by officers of the Command
Chaplaincy, including CSP Bukar M. Gajibo (Imam) and CSP Theophilus Mutum
(Chaplain), who offered prayers for the repose of the deceased officers.
The command described the slain officers as gallant
personnel who paid the supreme price in the line of duty, commending their
courage and commitment to national service.
Authorities assured that efforts were ongoing to sustain
operations against terrorist elements in the area.
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