Jihadist Militants Raid Police Station in Lagos, Killing Four Officers
Extremist militants conducted a lethal raid on a police station in Lagos, Nigeria, on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of four police officers. The attackers seized weapons and equipment before fleeing the scene. Security forces have launched a search operation across the commercial capital to apprehend the perpetrators. The strike marks a concerning expansion of jihadist activity into southern Nigeria, moving beyond the traditional insurgent strongholds in the north and northeast parts of the country.
Date: April 4, 2026
Location: Nigeria
Conflict: Nigeria Insurgency
Category: terrorism
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 4
Source: AFP