According to sources who spoke with Vanguard, two individuals identified as Kaka Umar of Damboa Road and Khadija Adam of Ngomari area, Maiduguri, were apprehended around 11:40 a.m., allegedly with the assistance of the security personnel assigned to the church.
The Reverend in charge, Danjuma Adamu, informed the Police Investigation Team at the Metro Divisional Police Office that the apprehended individuals were caught in the act inside the church.
It was reported that the Reverend informed the police that “after the act, Khadija said Kaka Ali paid her N1,000 for a short round.”
A security source, who preferred anonymity and is involved in the ongoing investigation, stated that the two suspects are currently undergoing interrogation at the Metro police station. Following this, the case will be referred to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and prosecution.
ISWAP Fighters Raid Borno Police Station, Killing Officers
In a separate incident, at least four policemen lost their lives in an attack by suspected fighters from the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on a police station in Gajiram town, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to Daily Trust, security sources revealed that the armed attackers stormed the police facility, engaging officers on duty in gunfire and partially setting the station ablaze.
The attack resulted in the tragic loss of lives and the insurgents making off with a significant cache of ammunition.
A source stated, “There was confusion in our town last night. The ISWAP fighters attacked the police station in Gajiram. They outnumbered and overpowered the policemen on duty. We found four dead bodies of the police who lost their lives early this morning. Some policemen are yet to return as we speak.”
A top security source confirmed that the invaders had fled the scene before military reinforcements arrived. “Yes, when we received the report, our troops mobilized and moved to the scene, but unfortunately, the invaders had already fled,” the source said.