2 police officers killed as armed attackers ambush patrol team in Bauchi

Two police officers were killed on Saturday in Bauchi State after armed individuals opened fire on a patrol team in Sabon Sara Village.

Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident in a statement, explaining that the officers were carrying out a routine operation intended to reassure residents. He said the team, made up of personnel from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Police Mobile Force (PMF), and the State Intelligence Department (SID), “embarked on a visibility patrol earlier today to boost the confidence of locals in Sabon Sara Village, Bauchi State,” when gunmen struck.

“Sadly, the team came under attack, leading to the loss of two police officers and injury to one other.

“Concerted efforts are underway to apprehend the attackers. We assure Nigerians that as we mourn our men who have paid the supreme price in the discharge of their lawful duties, we remain steadfast and resolute in achieving our mandate of protecting all Nigerians,” Hundeyin wrote.

The deadly ambush adds to the growing insecurity witnessed across the country, where armed groups continue to operate with impunity.