Police bury four officers killed in Borno terror attacks

The Borno State Police Command has laid to rest four officers, including two inspectors and two constables, who were killed while repelling a terrorist attack in Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State.

In a statement on Sunday, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Nahum Daso, identified the deceased as Inspector Samuel Ezekiel of Nganzai Division, Inspector Sanusi Mohammed of 58 PMF Lafiya, Police Constable Bitrus Luka of Crack Squad BRS, and Police Constable Shaibu Bukar of Crack Squad BRS.

He said, “The solemn interment ceremony took place today, 05/04/2026, at the Kawar Maila Burial Ground and the Maximum Prison Burial Ground, Maiduguri, in accordance with religious rites.”

The PPRO listed attendees, including the Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, Naziru Abdulmajid, the Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, ACP Jawi A. Mohammed, alongside other members of the command’s management team.

The deceased officers are: Inspector Samuel Ezekiel of Nganzai Division, Inspector Sanusi Mohammed of 58 PMF Lafiya, Police Constable Bitrus Luka of Crack Squad BRS, and Police Constable Shaibu Bukar of Crack Squad BRS,” he stated.

Daso noted that the funeral rites were conducted by officers of the Command Chaplaincies, CSP Bukar M. Gajibo (Imam) and CSP Theophilus Mutum (Chaplain), who offered prayers for the repose of the souls of the fallen heroes.

“The command honours their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to duty,” he added.

The PUNCH reported on Saturday that suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked an Internally Displaced People’s Camp at Damasak and the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters, partially burning an unserviceable Armoured Personnel Carrier and killing four police officers and one hunter.

Daso disclosed the attack, saying the assailants deployed Rocket-Propelled Grenades and other sophisticated weapons in an attempt to overrun the town but were repelled by security agents.

“The Borno State Police Command has successfully repelled coordinated terrorist attacks on Nganzai and Damasak communities, restoring normalcy and reinforcing security deployments in the affected areas,” the statement read.

Providing a breakdown, Daso said, “On 4th April 2026 at about 0100hrs, armed terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram/ISWAP attacked the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in an attempt to overrun the town.

“Police Divisional officers, in collaboration with PMF operatives and Crack Squad on special duty, engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle.

“The attackers, who deployed Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs) and other sophisticated weapons, caused damage to a section of the station and partially burnt an unserviceable Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC).

“Regrettably, four police personnel paid the supreme price in the line of duty,” he said