Borno Terror Attacks Claim Four Policemen

Suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists are launching coordinated attacks on Nganzai and Damasak communities in Borno State, resulting in the deaths of four police officers during intense overnight confrontations.
The attacks, which target key security formations including divisional police headquarters, are raising renewed concerns over insurgency activities in Nigeria’s North-East region. According to Mediaplusng.com, security forces are responding swiftly to repel the assaults and restore order in the affected areas.
Police authorities state that the attacks are carried out in the early hours of April 4, 2026, with heavily armed insurgents attempting to overrun strategic security locations in Nganzai Local Government Area.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth-Daso, officers at the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters, supported by Police Mobile Force operatives and specialized crack units, engage the terrorists in a fierce gun battle.
The attackers reportedly deploy Rocket-Propelled Grenades and other advanced weaponry, causing structural damage to parts of the police facility and setting an unserviceable Armoured Personnel Carrier ablaze.
Four police officers are confirmed dead during the exchange, described by authorities as having paid the supreme price in the line of duty while defending the community against the insurgents.
According to Mediaplusng.com, the sacrifice of the fallen officers underscores the ongoing risks faced by security personnel operating in volatile regions affected by insurgency.
In a related development, insurgents launch another assault on Mallam Fatori Internally Displaced Persons camp in Damasak, targeting a security post manned by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local hunters.
During the attack, a member of the local hunters group loses his life, while approximately twenty thatched houses within the camp are destroyed, leaving residents displaced and properties damaged.
Combined teams comprising the Police, Military, Civilian Joint Task Force, and local hunters mobilize rapidly, successfully repelling the attackers in both locations and preventing further escalation of violence.
Police officials confirm that normalcy is being restored in Nganzai and Damasak, with reinforcement of security deployments to prevent additional threats and ensure the safety of residents.
The Commissioner of Police commends the bravery, professionalism, and resilience of officers and allied forces who confront the attackers and prevent them from taking control of the affected communities.
The Police Command expresses deep sympathy to the families of the deceased officers and the civilian casualty, acknowledging their sacrifice in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
Security agencies assure the public that operations are underway to identify, track, and apprehend those responsible for the attacks, with a commitment to ensuring justice is served.
Residents are urged to remain calm but vigilant, and to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to aid ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
The incidents highlight the persistent threat posed by insurgent groups in parts of Borno State, despite sustained military and security operations aimed at dismantling their networks.
Analysts note that continued collaboration between security agencies and local communities will be critical in maintaining peace and preventing future attacks.
For now, communities in Nganzai and Damasak are beginning to recover.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as efforts to strengthen regional security and protect lives and property remain ongoing.