Five police officers were killed and two others injured when bandits ambushed a patrol team in Sabon Sara village, Darazo LGA, Bauchi State, on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
The fallen officers include DSP Ahmad Muhammad, ASP Mustapha Muhammad, Inspector Amarhel Yunusa, Inspector Idris Ahmed, and Corporal Isah Muazu.
Injured officers are Inspector Isah Musa and Inspector Yusuf Gambo.
According to Police Spokesperson CSP Ahmed Wakil, the attack occurred during an intelligence-led patrol responding to reports of suspicious armed youths. A combined team from the RRS, 10 PMF, AKU, and SID came under heavy fire but reportedly neutralised several attackers in a fierce gun duel.
Reinforcement led by DPO SP Auwalu Ilu evacuated the casualties.
CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu later visited the scene, condoled the families, and assured that efforts to track down the fleeing bandits are ongoing.
The fallen officers include DSP Ahmad Muhammad, ASP Mustapha Muhammad, Inspector Amarhel Yunusa, Inspector Idris Ahmed, and Corporal Isah Muazu.
Injured officers are Inspector Isah Musa and Inspector Yusuf Gambo.
According to Police Spokesperson CSP Ahmed Wakil, the attack occurred during an intelligence-led patrol responding to reports of suspicious armed youths. A combined team from the RRS, 10 PMF, AKU, and SID came under heavy fire but reportedly neutralised several attackers in a fierce gun duel.
Reinforcement led by DPO SP Auwalu Ilu evacuated the casualties.
CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu later visited the scene, condoled the families, and assured that efforts to track down the fleeing bandits are ongoing.
Five police officers were killed and two others injured when bandits ambushed a patrol team in Sabon Sara village, Darazo LGA, Bauchi State, on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
The fallen officers include DSP Ahmad Muhammad, ASP Mustapha Muhammad, Inspector Amarhel Yunusa, Inspector Idris Ahmed, and Corporal Isah Muazu.
Injured officers are Inspector Isah Musa and Inspector Yusuf Gambo.
According to Police Spokesperson CSP Ahmed Wakil, the attack occurred during an intelligence-led patrol responding to reports of suspicious armed youths. A combined team from the RRS, 10 PMF, AKU, and SID came under heavy fire but reportedly neutralised several attackers in a fierce gun duel.
Reinforcement led by DPO SP Auwalu Ilu evacuated the casualties.
CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu later visited the scene, condoled the families, and assured that efforts to track down the fleeing bandits are ongoing.
