In a deadly assault early Sunday morning, suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded Jakana Police Station in Konduga local government area of Borno State, resulting in the death of a police driver and a woman....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
The attackers also torched two patrol vehicles belonging to the police and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), along with a motorcycle, and made off with several arms and ammunition.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Jakana, situated approximately 45 kilometers from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, along the Damaturu-Maiduguri expressway, was the site of the early morning attack.
According to local sources, the terrorists launched the attack at around 1am, engaging security forces in a fierce battle that lasted for nearly three hours.
The insurgents eventually overpowered the security personnel and fled around 3 am.
Chairman of Konduga local government area council, Hon. Abbas Ali Abari, confirmed the incident during a phone call with our correspondent.
“Yes, I received a distress call that Boko Haram terrorists attacked Jakana Police Station last night.
I am speaking with the Divisional Police Officer, and whenever I get the details, I will furnish you,” he said.
However, he noted that he did not yet have detailed information on the casualties at the time of reporting.
