By Rauf Oyewole
Armed bandits have killed five police officers while two others sustained injuries in Sabon Sara Village, Darazo local government area of Bauchi State.
Police in Bauchi confirmed the incident, adding that “a certain number” of bandits also lost their lives.
A statement by Bauchi State Police Command stated on Saturday, 22nd November, 2025 at about 12:40pm, an intelligence at the command disposal from a resident disclosed that on the same day at about 11:30 am, a team of tactical team personnel comprising Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Mobile Police 10PMF Bauchi, Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU), and State Intelligence Department (SID) “were ambushed by unidentified Fulani youths, while on visibility policing patrol to prevent, mitigate and manage farmer–herder conflict within and around Sabon Sara Village via Darazo.”
He said that: “Sadly, the ambush resulted in the death of the following officers: DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID), ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF), Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF), Corporal Isah Muazu (AKU)
“Furthermore, the following officers sustained various degrees of injuries: Inspector Isah Musa (SID), Inspector Yusuf Gambo (SID).
The Spokesperson, Ahmed Wakil said that personnel and the units did not fall short of expectations as they neutralised a reasonable number of the bandits at the gun duel point.
He said that the injured personnel were taken to Darazo general hospital while the deceased personnel deposited at the morgue.
“Intense efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the perpetrators within and around the area; meanwhile, the Command is fully committed to ensuring that the criminals responsible for this heinous act are brought to justice.”
According to him, Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu was at the scene to conduct an on-the-spot assessment at and commiserated with the families of the deceased officers, assuring the public that the Command would continue to uphold its mandate.
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