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Boko Haram attacks Borno police station, kills two officers

Boko Haram insurgents on Wednesday night attacked a police station in Gajiram, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State, and killed two operatives.
One other police officer was seriously injured in a gun duel with the terrorists.
The attackers were eventually overpowered with the support of the civilian joint task force stationed near the police station.
The state police command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesman, Kenneth Daso.
Daso, however, said the attack occurred at 12:10 a.m. on Thursday.
The statement read: “On 9th January 2025 at about 12:10 a.m., unknown gunmen suspected to be BokoHaram Terrorist attempted to invade Nganzai Police Division, gallant officers who were on watch repelled the terrorists, after series of exchanges in a gun battle, the terrorist threw hand-grenades which unfortunately landed on a shelter tent behind the division, and fatally wounded two officers.
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“During the scene assessment by the Commissioner of Police, two hand grenades were recovered by EOD – CBRN Base 13 Maiduguri, the body of the deceased has been taken to State General Hospital Maiduguri.
“The Commissioner of Police commended the gallant officers who stood on the ground to prevent the attack and condoles with the families of the two officers who lost their lives.
“The command remains dedicated and committed to ensuring safety and security for all and calls for calm as normalcy has been restored.”
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