Borno: Boko Haram kills two cops, One civilian, slaughters firewood scavengers in Borno 

By Amah
Kindly share:Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday killed two policemen and one civilian during a failed attempt to invade the Nganzai Police Division, in Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State.

In a similar development, the terrorists also reportedly raided parts of Gwoza LGA of state and slaughtered an unspecified number of firewood scavengers.

Five other persons escaped death with severe injuries after they stepped on Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs while attempting to confront the gunmen.

Yusufu Lawal, the state Commissioner of Police, who visited the Nganzai Police Division, lauded the officers for their gallantry and condoled with families the duo whose lives were cut short by the terrorists.

Kenneth Daso, the police spokesperson, in a statement, said: “On 9th January 2025 at about 12:10 am, unknown gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram 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 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”