Suspected bandits on Wednesday launched a deadly ambush on a police patrol in Katsina State, killing four officers and leaving two others wounded in a brazen daytime attack.
Police sources said the incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. when operatives of the 27 Police Mobile Force (PMF) from Guga Camp were on routine patrol. The attackers reportedly opened fire without warning, forcing the patrol vehicle off the road before overpowering the officers.
A police officer, Corporal Usman Isa, confirmed the attack, explaining that the assailants captured the policemen, restrained them, and shot them at close range. Those killed were identified as UC ASP Abubakar Abdullahi, Inspector Umar Ahmed, and Sergeant Kailani Kabir, while another officer later died from injuries sustained in the attack.
Another security source disclosed that the attackers made away with the officers’ weapons, including an AK-47 rifle with 30 rounds of ammunition, a Tokarev pistol loaded with eight rounds, and a long-range rifle.
Two officers survived the assault but sustained injuries. Corporal Daniel Japet suffered a fracture, while Corporal Abdulaziz Sani was hit by gunfire and is receiving treatment.
Following the incident, the Area Commander in swiftly deployed joint police units alongside troops of to the scene to secure the area and pursue the attackers.
The bodies of the fallen officers were evacuated to the General Hospital in Funtua for autopsy, while the injured are undergoing medical care. Authorities say investigations are ongoing as security operations intensify across amid renewed concerns over bandit attacks on security personnel.
Source:@Reuters
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