Cynthia Ezegwu
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the death of five officers and the neutralisation of several bandits following an ambush in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area. The incident occurred on November 22, 2025, during a visibility patrol aimed at preventing farmer–herder conflicts, the command said in a statement on Sunday.
Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, said personnel from the Rapid Response Squad, 10 PMF Bauchi, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, and the State Intelligence Department were ambushed by unidentified Fulani youths while conducting the operation.
The slain officers were identified as Ahmad Muhammad (SID), ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF), Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF), and Corporal Isah Muazu (AKU). Two other officers, Inspector Isah Musa (SID) and Inspector Yusuf Gambo (SID), sustained injuries of varying degrees.
“Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer, SP Auwalu Ilu, led a reinforcement team to the scene, rescued the injured officers, and evacuated the deceased to the General Hospital, Darazo. The injured are currently receiving medical attention, while the bodies of the fallen officers have been deposited at the mortuary,” Wakil said.
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Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the attackers, with the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, visiting the scene to assess the situation and commiserate with the families of the slain officers.
The police command assured the public of its continued commitment to protecting lives and property while bringing perpetrators of such attacks to justice.