The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate crackdown on those responsible for the explosion at the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno State, which resulted in the deaths of two police officers.
The attack, which took place on January 9, 2025, at approximately 12:10 a.m., led to the deaths of Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha Huzaifat. According to a statement from the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, suspected Boko Haram terrorists were behind the attack.
Condemning the attack, the IG emphasized that no individual or group involved in the killing of police officers would go unpunished. In a statement on Friday, Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi conveyed the IG’s condolences to the families of the slain officers and assured them that their benefits and entitlements would be promptly processed.
The statement read, “In a resolute response to the recent explosion attack at Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters, Borno State, on 9th January, 2025, at about 12.10am, which led to the death of two police officers; Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha Huzaifat, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned the attack and ordered an immediate and thorough clampdown on the perpetrators as any cop-killers will go unpunished.
“The IGP expresses deep condolences to the families of the deceased officers, affirming that their sacrifice in the line of duty will not be forgotten, as their benefits and entitlements will be immediately paid to their families.”
Adejobi added that the IG has directed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in Zone 15, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, to deploy all necessary resources and personnel to track down the perpetrators.
“The IGP has therefore directed the Zone 15 Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, fdc., to mobilize adequate resources and personnel, collaborate with other security agencies to ensure the perpetrators of this nefarious act are found and caused to face the full wrath of the law,” Adejobi said.
Reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to protecting lives and property, the IG vowed to hold accountable anyone who disrupts the country’s security. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
