IG orders clampdown on killers of policemen in Borno

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate clampdown on those responsible for the explosion at Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno State, which claimed the lives of two police officers.

The attack, which occurred on January 9, 2025, at around 12:10 a.m., resulted in the deaths of Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha Huzaifat.

A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, noted that suspected Boko Haram terrorists were behind the attack.

Condemning the act, the IG stated that no individual or group involved in killing police officers would go unpunished.

In a statement on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IG extended condolences to the families of the deceased officers and assured them of the prompt payment of their benefits and entitlements.

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.