Suspected bandits have reportedly killed some police officers and abducted others after attacking a bus conveying security personnel along the Sokoto-Gusau road in Zamfara State.
The attack occurred on Monday when the officers were travelling in a state-owned mass transit bus, popularly known as Bazamfara, towards Gusau, the state capital.
A source familiar with the incident disclosed that several officers were feared dead during the ambush, while some others were reportedly taken hostage by the attackers.
The exact number of casualties and abducted personnel remained unknown as of the time of filing this report.
Sources within the police said the officers were heading to Kaura Namoda Local Government Area to provide security for the ongoing All Progressives Congress primary election for the Zamfara North Senatorial District.
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The circumstances surrounding the attack and the identities of the affected officers were yet to be established.
When contacted, the Zamfara State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer declined to comment, explaining that the incident fell under the jurisdiction of the police zonal command.
However, the Zone 10 Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Ambursa, confirmed the incident but said he was in the hospital and unable to provide further details.
He promised that the command would release an official statement on the attack later.