Police repel terrorists’ attack on divisional headquarters in Borno

The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have repelled an attack on Jakana Divisional Police Headquarters by terrorists in Borno State.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Adejobi said the attempted attack occurred at about 1 a.m. on Thursday, November 28, adding that the attempt was met with strong resistance from police operatives.

Adejobi said the resistance left many of the terrorists with varying degrees of bullet wounds, with a police officer injured and currently responding to treatment.

He stated that operatives of the Sokoto State Police Command in collaboration with other security agencies on November 25 conducted raids on several black spots and bandits camps in the state.

Adejobi said the operation targeted at clearing the camps led to the recovery of some AK-47 rifles and several magazines loaded with 30 rounds of live ammunition each.

The police spokesperson said occupants of the camp had taken to their heels upon noticing the presence of the operatives, adding that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the camp.

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Adejobi said the operatives of the Delta State Police Command, on November 28, intercepted and engaged suspected kidnappers in a gun duel.

He said police operatives overpowered the suspected kidnappers in the gun duel, forcing them to flee into a nearby bush with sustained bullet injuries.

Adejobi said the police officers swung into action, giving the suspects a hot chase following a report of attempted kidnapping in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

According to him, subsequent search of the suspects’ operational vehicle led to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, two pump action and one AK-47 magazine.

He said eight rounds of AR Live ammunition and 21 rounds of live cartridges were also recovered from the vehicle.

Adejobi quoted the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, as commending the police officers for their steadfastness, commitment to duty, and bravery in the face of danger, leading to the recoveries.

The IGP enjoined police officers to remain brave and continue to decimate the plans and antics of criminally minded individuals in the country.

The Star