SKYLYN

Two police men were killed on their way conveying a corpse of a policewoman to Adamawa state by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in the Damboa area of Borno state, on Tuesday.An officer who witnessed the attack said his colleagues who took cover were yet to be found. He said men from the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) deployed to rescue the officers have not been able to rescue all of them. “The bus conveying our female colleague for burial was riddled with bullets, because it was in front. So far, only two people died but we are yet to ascertain whether others were killed or got trapped. SARS was deployed and the truck conveying the officers has been recovered.” According to him six others sustained injuries during an exchange of gunfire with the suspects. “Fifty-seven officers who ran into the bush for their safety and are safe and right here with us in the command. They will continue with their trip to Askira Uba tomorrow.” “The attack happened along M...