Suspected terrorists believed to be members of Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), otherwise known as Lukurawa have attacked a police checkpoint at Garin Natshini Gada in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State in the early hours of January 3 leading to yhe death of two policemen.
Zagazola Makama reports that the terrorists, who were said to be on motorbikes, attacked policemen stationed at the checkpoint, seizing two AK-47 rifles and other items.
They also rustled a significant number of cattle during the assault.
A police patrol vehicle was abandoned at the scene.
Investigation revealed that troops from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Argungu, in collaboration with elements from Augie, responded swiftly by conducting clearance patrols to the affected area, approximately 10 kilometers from Argungu town.
Upon arrival, they discovered that the extremists had already vacated the scene.
It was gathered that the attackers retreated along identified withdrawal routes.
The bodies of the fallen policemen have been evacuated to the morgue while efforts to apprehend the perpetrators.