ABUJA, Nigeria

At least four police officers were killed by the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terror organization in northeastern Nigeria in an attack on a police station, according to media reports Saturday.

Terrorists attacked the station in the Nganzai region in the Borno state where in addition to the slain officers, many were injured in the attack.

The terrorists stole officers' weapons and ammunition.

Nigeria has recently been facing attacks from terror organizations such as Boko Haram and ISWAP, as well as armed gangs.

*Writing by Gozde Bayar