Officers from the Borno State Police Command successfully foiled an attack on the Jakana Divisional Police Headquarters in the early hours of Thursday, leaving several assailants wounded.
The attack, which took place around 1 a.m., was met with strong resistance from the police, who managed to repel the attackers after a fierce confrontation.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Muyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Police Force, confirmed that while one police officer was injured in the face-off, the assailants sustained varying degrees of bullet wounds and were forced to retreat.
“Fortunately, the group was met with strong resistance from gallant operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, who successfully repelled the attack and left many of the attackers with varying degrees of bullet wounds,” Adejobi stated. “One police officer was injured and is currently responding to treatment.”
In addition to the thwarted attack in Borno, the police also carried out joint operations with other security agencies in Sokoto on November 25. These operations targeted black spots and bandit camps across the state, leading to the recovery of several firearms, including AK-47 rifles and magazines loaded with live ammunition.
Meanwhile, in Delta State, police operatives responded swiftly to reports of an attempted kidnapping in Asaba on November 28. The officers gave chase to the suspected kidnappers, engaging them in a gun battle and forcing the suspects to flee with bullet injuries. A search of their vehicle resulted in the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, two pump-action rifles, and multiple rounds of live ammunition.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the officers for their bravery and commitment to duty in both incidents. “These remarkable feats and recoveries are a testament to the steadfastness and bravery of our operatives in the face of danger,” Egbetokun said. He encouraged police officers to continue their efforts in combating crime and ensuring the safety of Nigerian citizens.
The successful operations in Borno, Sokoto, and Delta mark significant achievements in the ongoing fight against crime, demonstrating the police’s unwavering resolve to maintain peace and security across the country.
