17 policemen killed in terror attack

Seventeen officers were killed during a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed.

The attack, which occurred in the early hours of May 8, targeted the military training facility where the officers were undergoing specialised operational training.

A statement on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO)DCP Anthony Okon Placide, said the terrorists launched a coordinated assault on the institution from multiple directions at about 1:15am.

“The officers, who were undergoing specialized operational training at the institution, lost their lives when terrorists launched a coordinated attack on the facility from multiple directions at about 0115hrs,” the statement said.

The police also disclosed that several Nigerian Army personnel were killed while repelling the attackers.

Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, described the deceased officers as patriotic and courageous personnel who paid the supreme price in service to the nation.

The statement quoted the IGP as saying the fallen officers “demonstrated exceptional patriotism and commitment to national security through their participation in advanced counter-terrorism and tactical training programmes.”

He conveyed the condolences of the Force to the bereaved families, assuring them that the sacrifices of the slain officers would not be forgotten.

As part of efforts to show solidarity with the affected personnel, the Commissioner of Police in Yobe State, CP Usman Kanfani Jibrin, visited the training institution on behalf of the IGP.

During the visit, Jibrin commiserated with the Commandant of the school, Brig.-Gen. A.C. Enuagu, officers of the Nigerian Army and surviving police personnel receiving training at the facility.

He also commended the resilience of the surviving officers and urged them to remain committed to completing the training programme in honour of their fallen colleagues.

The police assured Nigerians that security agencies were intensifying efforts to track down and bring those responsible for the attack to justice.

“The Nigeria Police Force salutes the courage, sacrifice, and service of the fallen officers whose dedication to duty will forever remain honoured by the nation,” the statement added.

Seventeen officers were killed during a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed.

The attack, which occurred in the early hours of May 8, targeted the military training facility where the officers were undergoing specialised operational training.

A statement on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO)DCP Anthony Okon Placide, said the terrorists launched a coordinated assault on the institution from multiple directions at about 1:15am.

“The officers, who were undergoing specialized operational training at the institution, lost their lives when terrorists launched a coordinated attack on the facility from multiple directions at about 0115hrs,” the statement said.

The police also disclosed that several Nigerian Army personnel were killed while repelling the attackers.

Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, described the deceased officers as patriotic and courageous personnel who paid the supreme price in service to the nation.

The statement quoted the IGP as saying the fallen officers “demonstrated exceptional patriotism and commitment to national security through their participation in advanced counter-terrorism and tactical training programmes.”

He conveyed the condolences of the Force to the bereaved families, assuring them that the sacrifices of the slain officers would not be forgotten.

As part of efforts to show solidarity with the affected personnel, the Commissioner of Police in Yobe State, CP Usman Kanfani Jibrin, visited the training institution on behalf of the IGP.

During the visit, Jibrin commiserated with the Commandant of the school, Brig.-Gen. A.C. Enuagu, officers of the Nigerian Army and surviving police personnel receiving training at the facility.

He also commended the resilience of the surviving officers and urged them to remain committed to completing the training programme in honour of their fallen colleagues.

The police assured Nigerians that security agencies were intensifying efforts to track down and bring those responsible for the attack to justice.

“The Nigeria Police Force salutes the courage, sacrifice, and service of the fallen officers whose dedication to duty will forever remain honoured by the nation,” the statement added.