Tragedy in Borno: Boko Haram Assault Leaves Two Police Officers Dead
Two officers from the Borno State Police Command lost their lives after suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked the Nganzai Police Division in Borno State.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, explained that the attack happened on Wednesday around 12:10 a.m. The statement said, “At about 12:10 a.m., unidentified gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents tried to invade Nganzai Police Division. Courageous officers on duty fought back and stopped the terrorists after several gun battles.”
During the assault, the terrorists used hand grenades, which caused injuries to two officers. Daso stated, “The attackers threw hand grenades, and unfortunately, one landed on a shelter tent at the back of the division, critically injuring two officers.”
The Commissioner of Police for Borno State, Yusufu Lawal, later visited the station. He praised the bravery of the officers and expressed sympathy to the families of the fallen officers.
The statement continued, “On January 9, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Yusufu Mohammed Lawal, psc, visited Nganzai Police Division. He commended the officers for their courage and extended his condolences to the families of the two officers who lost their lives.”
Additionally, Lawal noted that explosives used by the terrorists were recovered during an inspection of the scene.
“During the scene inspection, the EOD-CBRN Base 13 team from Maiduguri recovered two hand grenades. The bodies of the deceased officers have been taken to the State General Hospital in Maiduguri,” he said.
ASP Daso emphasized the Command’s continued commitment to ensuring the safety and security of everyone in the state.