In a violent raid early Sunday morning, suspected Boko Haram terrorists targeted the Jakana Police Station in Konduga local government area of Borno State. The assault, which occurred around 1 a.m., led to the tragic deaths of a police driver and a local woman.
The attackers, heavily armed, launched a coordinated assault on the police station, sparking a prolonged gunfight with security personnel that lasted for nearly three hours. The terrorists overwhelmed the defenders and managed to escape by around 3 a.m. During the attack, they set fire to two patrol vehicles belonging to both the police and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), as well as a motorcycle. They also seized several weapons and ammunition from the station.
Jakana is located about 45 kilometers from Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, along the Damaturu-Maiduguri expressway. The sudden violence disrupted the early morning calm and has left the local community in shock.
Hon. Abbas Ali Abari, Chairman of Konduga local government area, confirmed the incident. In a statement to our correspondent, he said, “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.” At the time of reporting, he mentioned that detailed information about the casualties was still being gathered.
