Abuja / Bauchi — Many police officers have been killed and two others wounded after suspected bandits ambushed a tactical patrol team in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area, Bauchi State.
According to the Bauchi State Police Command, the officers were on an intelligence-led visibility patrol aimed at preventing farmer–herder clashes when they came under fire. The team included personnel from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), the 10 PMF unit, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU), and the State Intelligence Department (SID).
The officers killed are:
- DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID)
- ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF)
- Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF)
- Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF)
- Corporal Isah Muazu (AKU)
The injured officers are Inspector Isah Musa and Inspector Yusuf Gambo, both from SID.
Police say they “neutralised a reasonable number” of the attackers during the gunfight.
The Bauchi Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, visited the scene to assess the situation and extend his condolences to the bereaved families.
Operation to track the fleeing gunmen is ongoing, according to the police.