Suspected fighters belonging to the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a deadly assault on a police station in Gajiram town, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State.
The attackers, numbering several, overpowered the policemen on duty, resulting in the loss of at least four lives.
The assailants also managed to seize a cache of ammunition during the attack, creating a precarious situation for the security forces.
The assault took place late on Friday night, with ISWAP fighters storming the police station and opening fire on the unsuspecting officers.
According to eyewitness accounts, the invaders partially set the station ablaze, causing chaos and panic in the town.
A vigilante source revealed the grim aftermath, stating, “There was confusion in our town last night. The ISWAP fighters attacked the police station in Gajiram. They outnumbered and overpowered the policemen on duty. We found four dead bodies of the police who lost their lives early this morning. Some policemen are yet to return as we speak.”
Despite efforts by the military to intervene, the attackers managed to escape before reinforcements arrived. A top security source confirmed the situation, saying, “Yes, when we got the report, our troop mobilized and moved to the scene, but unfortunately, the invaders had fled.”
As of the time of this report, the police have not issued an official statement regarding the incident. Borno State has been consistently targeted by insurgent attacks, and this latest assault adds to the escalating security challenges faced by the region.
