The Nigeria Police Force said its operatives in Borno have repelled an attack on Jakana Divisional Police Headquarters by a group of terrorists.
The Force public relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
The police spokesman said the attempted attack occurred on Nov. 28 at about 1:00 a.m, but added that the attempt was met with strong resistance from police operatives.
Mr Adejobi said the resistance left many of the attackers with varying degrees of bullet wounds, with a police officer, left with injury and currently responding to treatment.
He also said that operatives attached to the police command in Sokoto state, in collaboration with other security agencies, on Nov. 25, conducted raids on several black spots and bandits camps in the state.
Mr Adejobi said the operation targeted at clearing the camps led to the recovering of some AK47 rifles and several magazines, loaded with 30 rounds of live ammunition each.
He said occupants of the camp had taken to their heels upon noticing the presence of the operatives, but added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the camp.
Mr Adejobi said operatives from the police command in Delta, on Nov. 28 intercepted and engaged suspected kidnappers in a gun duel.
He said police operatives had overpowered the suspected kidnappers in the gun duel, forcing them to flee into a nearby bush with sustained bullet injuries.
Mr Adejobi said the operatives had swung into action, giving the suspects a hot chase following a report of attempted kidnapping in Asaba.
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.
Mr Adejobi said the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Kayode Egbetokun, had commended the gallant operatives for their steadfastness, commitment to duty and bravery in the face of danger, leading to the recoveries.
The I-G enjoined police officers to remain brave and continue to decimate the plans and antics of criminally minded individuals in the country.
(NAN)
