4 officers of the Nigeria Police Power have been killed in a terrorist assault within the Nganzai and Damasak communities of Borno State.
The officers misplaced their lives throughout the assault which was repelled by males of the Police Power.
ASP Nahum Daso, the Borno Police Command spokesperson in a press release stated normalcy has been restored within the communities after the coordinated assaults by the terrorists.
In accordance with Daso, suspected members of Boko Haram and ISWAP had attacked the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters on April 4.
He stated the armed males in an try and overrun the city, have been engaged in a fierce gun battle by the Power.
“The attackers, who deployed Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs) and different refined weapons, precipitated injury to a bit of the station and partially burnt an unserviceable Armoured Personnel Service (APC). Regrettably, 4 police personnel paid the supreme worth within the line of obligation,” Daso stated.
He added that in a associated incident, some terrorists attacked Mallam Fatori IDP Camp in Damasak, concentrating on a Civilian Joint Job Power/Hunters obligation submit on the entrance of the camp.
Dask famous {that a} member of the Hunters Group, 40-year-old Atom Abua misplaced his life, whereas about twenty thatched homes and properties have been destroyed by the terrorists.
He said that each assaults have been repelled by a joint crew of police, army CJTF and hunters who responded swiftly.
He famous that the Borno State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid has additionally ordered the fast deployment of further manpower and operational belongings to the affected areas to strengthen safety, intensify ongoing operations, and forestall any additional assaults.
“The CP commends the bravery and resilience of the officers who confronted the assailants and prevented them from overrunning the city. He additionally extends his condolences to the households of the deceased personnel and assures that the Command is dedicated to monitoring down the perpetrators and bringing them to justice,” Daso added.