Five police officers lost their lives and two others sustained injuries on Sunday after suspected bandits ambushed a tactical team in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The attack occurred around 12:40 pm when personnel from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Mobile Police 10 PMF Bauchi, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU), and the State Intelligence Department (SID) came under fire while on a visibility patrol aimed at preventing and managing farmer–herder conflicts.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Muhammed Wakil, confirmed the deaths of DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID), ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF), Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF), and Corporal Isah Muazu (AKU).
He added that two other officers, Inspector Isah Musa (SID) and Inspector Yusuf Gambo (SID), sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to Darazo General Hospital for treatment.
According to him, the Divisional Police Officer, SP Auwalu Ilu, led a reinforcement team to the scene to rescue the injured officers and evacuate the bodies of the deceased. The remains of the fallen personnel have since been deposited at the morgue.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, visited the scene to assess the situation and sympathise with families of the deceased officers. He reiterated the Command’s resolve to protect lives and property across the state.
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“The task has not been easy, but the Command remains fierce, tireless and relentless in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the people of Bauchi State,” Wakil added.
