SaharaReporters has just received information from students living in Birnin Gwaritown in Kaduna State to the effect that heavily armed bandits took over the Police Station in the area and burnt it down after about two hours of gun battle with troops.
The police station is completely razed in an attack that started at midnight, according to the source.
Banks and other public buildings were reportedly bombed along with the Police Station.
The source who claimed to have witnessed the attack said the bandits also planted Improvised Explosive Devices(IEDs) that exploded simultaneously in addition to sporadic gun shots.
The source also said that the whole area was sealed by the unidentified gunmen whose number could not be ascertained because of they came in the dark. Several police officers and some of the bandits are believed to have died in the attack which lasted about two hours.
“We are trapped, and under fear, we need military support to, if not there is no certainty on our lives. As I speak, they are still firing”, he said.
In October, 2012, bandits invaded the town killing some 20 worshippers leaving a Mosque in an early morning raid in the area.
Calls made to spokespersonsof the army and police were not returned as at the time of this report.
http://saharareporters.com/news-page/breaking-news-gunmen-invade-birnin-gwari-township-kaduna-state-bomb-police-station-and-ban

Nigeria my dear country i weep for thee..

even Police station no safe again..

My GOD, come to the aid of my nation & bring judgement to all enemies of the state, both politicians, boko haram & kidnappers alike!

I thought boko declared seize fire

malele: I thought boko declared seize fire

if u ask me, na who I go ask?

Ironically this gov't has budgeted over 2 trillion for security in just two years. Instead of nigerians to start calling Jonathan a thief they are too busy insulting el-rufai for a retweet! Nonsense

malele: I thought boko declared seize fire

And you believed them

E go the JAMB guys o. I hear say Boko don repent.

Is this Boko haram meaning of 'cease fire'? End shall never wonder.. Pigs.

I believe someday Nigerian will understand that this current govt lead by Jona has nothing to offer us than sufferness. Where is our 2 trillion naira for security? God will ask you all.

I. S. L. A. M Again...religion of violence..Islam is the problem of nigeria..

Terrorism no go stop 4 naija. It has come to stay, anoda group will come tomorrow.

Chineke! Eheh,so dis guys hv nt yet given up?so the cease fire stuff was just to mask the worst to come?ok na,e clear..

malele: I thought boko declared seize fire

Even if boko haram ceasefire, there many criminals still around -robbers, political thugs, bandits etc. Birnin Gwari town and environs has been facing problem of insecurity for years now . Armed robberies on Birnin Gwari- kaduna highway are daily occurrence mostly in broad daylight. So this attack is not a surprise.

Ola0711: I. S. L. A. M Again...religion of violence..Islam is the problem of nigeria..

ur are a big fool for this statement,how did u come to d conclusion that they're muslims? What kind of hatred do u ave for islam that any crime committed whether robery,kidnappn or assasination u jus jump into total conclusion that its islam.agreed we've bad eggs among us bt that shudnt be a reason for u to generalise,Birnin gwari is known to be a hotspot for robbery for decades,even late last year dsame tin happend.its ur type that are bent on causing religious crisis wen others are praying fervently for peace.ur indeed programmed.smh

malele: I thought boko declared seize fire

Seize fire indeed!

Later boko haram will deny that they are not responsible for the attack, just watch

Come oh guys, nobodi said it was boko haram!! U shud realize dat bkh has inspired many thugs in their dealings with police & security ops.Birnin gwari has always been a thugs paradise.c

chiover: E go the JAMB guys o. I hear say Boko don repent.

Change of name only, am sure they are stil d same people.

You guys should shut the fuск up and let hear from those who did the do.

Donmams: Ironically this gov't has budgeted over 2 trillion for security in just two years. Instead of nigerians to start calling Jonathan a thief they are too busy insulting el-rufai for a retweet! Nonsense

Gbabe!

The same nigerians who Complain a lot are the same ones who allow things to remain Bad

But then, lack of ability to comprehend and articulation is seriously lacking in Niraland.

The report said bandit; people are saying boko haram and Islam.

That place has a bad history; may God protect his people.

abi na malian rebels or al qaeda?

Criminals are heavily equipped with big guns and armo, the police have their own guns, the army is even more equipped. Politicians are protected by armed guards.

I feel sorry for the average Nigerian who has never been in the armed forces, thus unable to legally own guns for the defense of himself and his family. Nigerians are sitting ducks and are completely defenseless against these armed thugs and politicians alike.

Its time to change our gun laws. Juju is not sufficient (it is actually useless) for self defense.

malele: I thought boko declared seize fire

that is what we heard oo,dis 1 who ar responsible again....abi na JAMB OR WAEC.

iamtheprincipal: My GOD, come to the aid of my nation & bring judgement to all enemies of the state, both politicians, boko haram & kidnappers alike!

In Jesus name amen.

The source also said that the whole area was sealed by the unidentified gunmen whose number could not be ascertained because of they came in the dark.

What is the writer saying

ZACHIE:
The source also said that the whole area was sealed by the unidentified gunmen whose number could not be ascertained because of they came in the dark.

What is the writer saying

because they came in the dark means because they came at night when everywhere was dark.

At this point, Nigeria could do with ....in fact,half of the security and support given to Mali

Jenams: if u ask me, na who I go ask?

u fit ask Gumi

Can any thing good ever come out of the north or any muslim state?