Suspected repentant Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly set ablaze the checkpoints of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Borno.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on
the Lake Chad region, said the incident occurred on Wednesday.
The publication said the terrorists dressed in military
uniforms invaded the Kasuwan Fara in Maiduguri and chased away the personnel of
the agencies.
The publication said the terrorists burnt down all
structures at the checkpoint, adding that the insurgents moved to the Kasuwan
Fara divisional police office and attempted to release eight of their members
in custody.
Makama said those in custody were arrested on April 24
during a raid carried out by the police on the notorious spot at the
criminals-ridden Kasuwan Fara.
“Due to the rise and persistence of criminal activities and
sinister operations by drug peddlers comprising dismissed military personnel,
repentant insurgents and other hoodlums, who assemble there to conduct
nefarious activities, the area had since been earmarked for closure by Borno
state government,” Makama said.
“The April 24 raid, where the eight suspected repentant
insurgents were arrested and 426 bottles of spirits such as dry gin
confiscated, was conducted to sanitize the area, pending the final closure.
“The arrested persons were detained at the Kasuwan Fara
police division since the day of their arrest.
“Subsequently, at about 7:40 am of Thursday, May 2, a dozen
of the suspected repentant insurgents in military uniform, stormed the Kasuwan
Fara police station in an attempt to rescue their arrested fellows.”
Makama said the police operatives engaged the insurgents in
a gun battle, adding that the terrorists were overwhelmed and fled the
location.
The publication said Kenneth Daso, Borno police
spokesperson, confirmed the incident.
The police spokesperson said an investigation into the
incident is ongoing, adding that the arrested eight suspects have been
transferred to the anti-crack squad divisional headquarters for further action.
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