Alleged Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) members have reportedly stormed a police station in Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State and killed at least four police officers, charting away munitions in the process.
ISWAP fighters reportedly assaulted the police station in Gajiram, Nganzai LGA, and opened fire on the officers on duty.
According to security officials, the attackers partially burned down the station during the assault late Friday.
”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,” a vigilante source said.
A top security source said the invaders had left the scene before the military reinforcement arrived.
“Yes, when we got the report, our troop mobilized and moved to the scene, but unfortunately the invaders had ran away,” the source said.
As of filling this report, the police are yet to issues statement on the incident.
Borno has come under multiple attacks from insurgents.
(Daily Trust)