The Nigeria Police Force on Friday confirmed the death of two officers during an attack on a patrol team in Sabon Sara Village, Bauchi State.
Police spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said in a statement that a combined team of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Police Mobile Force (PMF) and the State Intelligence Department (SID) had embarked on a visibility patrol in the community when they came under fire.
He said the officers were deployed to boost the confidence of residents and enhance security in the area.
“Sadly, the team came under attack, leading to the loss of two police officers and injury to one other,” Hundeyin said.
He added that intensified efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the assailants.
“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,” he said.
Hundeyin urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as investigations continue.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
