Boko Haram: IGP Reacts To Zulum’s Second Convoy Attack, Says Officers’ Morale ‘Not Dampened’

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has assured Borno State residents of continued protection by security agents deployed in the state.

Adamu gave the assurance after suspected Boko Haram insurgents carried out a second attack on the convoy of Governor Babagana Zulum, killing some security operatives.

The IGP, while condemning the attack, however, said the morale of policemen and other security operatives in the state would not be dampened by the incident.

The Nigeria Police Force, in a statement on Twitter, noted that Zulum’s convoy, “came under attack on Friday 25th September, 2020 along Monguno – Cross Kawua road as it was heading to the ancient town of Baga, as part of collective efforts at restoring civil authority in the community.”

The Force also said that the IGP had directed the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the Police Medical Services, Olubunmi Ogunsanwo, to work with the Borno Commissioner of Police, Bello Makwashi, and the Police Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) to provide adequate medical care for the officers injured during the attack.

It quoted the police chief as saying that, “the morale of Police officers and other security agencies involved in providing security especially in the State has not and will not be dampened by the incident. Rather, the incident has further served as impetus in strengthening the resolve and commitment of the personnel of the Force in the fight against insurgency and other crimes.”

Adamu condoled with those that lost loved ones in the attack and urged members of the public to continue to support the police to effectively carry out their responsibility of protecting lives and property.