Three Police Officers Killed As IED Explodes In Zamfara
Three police officers lost their lives after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated on the Anka–Bagega road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
According to security sources cited by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, the incident occurred at about 5:05 p.m. on June 15 during an operation to neutralise a suspected explosive device believed to have been planted by bandits.
The team was led by SP Abdulrazak Musa Hassan, the officer in charge of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, and included personnel of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU).
“The team, which included personnel of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), was reportedly conducting a controlled clearance operation using an armoured personnel carrier when the vehicle accidentally triggered the explosive device,” Makama said.
“The explosion resulted in the immediate death of SP Abdulrazak Musa Hassan, Inspector Murtala Musa of the VCRU, and Inspector Auwal Ahmad attached to the EOD unit.
“Their bodies were evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, for post-mortem examination.”
The remains of the officers were subsequently taken to a hospital morgue, while authorities launched an investigation into the incident.
According to Makama, security has been strengthened in the area, and efforts are ongoing to clear the road and prevent further attacks.
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