BREAKING: Bandits Kill Several Police Officers Travelling To Zamfara For Special Duty
Suspected bandits have reportedly ambushed a vehicle conveying Nigerian police officers travelling from Sokoto State to Zamfara State for a special duty assignment, killing some of the personnel.
The incident reportedly occurred on Monday while the officers were on their way to Zamfara State for the assignment.
Although the exact number of casualties remains unknown, the attack is believed to have claimed the lives of several officers. It was also unclear whether any of the personnel survived the incident as of the time of filing this report.
Photographs obtained by Ibom Focus showed the lifeless bodies of some of the officers inside a bus, with their hands and legs apparently tied with ropes.
Other images from the scene showed the officers’ personal belongings scattered on the ground, while some people gathered around the location following the attack.
The vehicle allegedly conveying the personnel was also seen with visible bloodstains, indicating the severity of the incident.
The attack has renewed concerns over the worsening security situation in Nigeria’s North-West, where armed groups popularly known as bandits continue to launch deadly attacks on communities, travellers and security personnel.
Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina and Kaduna states have remained major hotspots for banditry, with residents frequently exposed to killings, kidnappings and attacks on highways.
When contacted, the spokespersons for the Sokoto and Zamfara State Police Commands, Rufai Ahmed and Yezid Abubakar, respectively, said they were not aware of the incident.
Ahmed subsequently referred inquiries to the spokesperson for the police zone, Ambrusa, for further clarification.
However, as of the time of filing this report, messages sent to Ambrusa seeking confirmation and an official reaction had not received a response.
