Police, Insurgents Exchange Gunfire In Kano State
By Oladapo Okeowo
Men of the Inspector-General of Police special task force on Sunday took on men suspected to be members of the insurgency group Boko Haram.
The violent engagement took place in Kano state and ended with the police killing three of the insurgents and arresting two women believed to be their wives.
According to the Kano State Police Commissioner, Rabiu Yusuf, the battle occurred at about 2am at Gaya.
He said the gunmen were led by a dismissed military officer who was training the others.
“The police came under attack by the terrorist group at their location but were overpowered by the tactical task force. Three police officers sustained injuries and three of the Boko Haram gunned down.”
The arrested suspects were named as Abba Muhammad of Niger Republic, 20; Usman Buhari from Borno, 22; and Illiyasu Abdullahi from Kano, 46.
The two arrested women are Gezawa Yau and Ladidi Yunusa.
This comes on the heels of the Saturday success enjoyed in the counter-insurgency fightby men of the Nigeria Army.
The Army spokesperson, Major-General Sani Usman, disclosed that troops of 103 Battalion neutralised three female suicide bombers trying to infiltrate Kawuri in Konduga local government area of Borno state.
He said the group, upon being sighted, were given fair warning which they did not heed.
“Consequently, the troops neutralised them instantly.
“The remains of the suicide bombers have since been evacuated from the location.
“The general public is please requested to continue to support troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE and report any suspicious movements of persons to the military or security agencies.”
