Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked a Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) checkpoint, along the Mokwa–New Bussa road at Zugurma, Mashegu LGA of Niger state on Sunday.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency
publication, that the attackers blocked the highway at about 4:30pm before
launching an assault on security installations in the area, including an NIS
checkpoint.
“During the attack, the insurgents reportedly overpowered
personnel at the checkpoint and made away with an AK-47 rifle belonging to an
immigration officer,” Makama said.
“The attackers were also said to have extended their
operation to the Police Outpost in Zugurma Village.
“However, police authorities confirmed that all officers on
duty at the outpost successfully escaped unhurt during the incident.”
Makama said the police confirmed that no cases of kidnapping
or abduction were recorded during the attack.
“Security sources said the situation had been brought under
control, while efforts were ongoing to track and apprehend the attackers,” the
publication said.
“The command assured residents of intensified patrols and
continued security operations in the affected area.”
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