Bandits Kill Five Policemen, Three Guards In Zamfara
Bandits on Thursday killed five policemen and three Community Protection Guards during a patrol along the Gusau–Funtua Road in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The security personnel, according to sources, were ambushed near Gidan-Giye village, a few kilometres from Tsafe town, the headquarters of the local government area.
The bandits, who were hiding in the bush, suddenly opened fire on the patrol vehicle, killing all eight occupants on the spot.
“The affected securitymen were working at the Government House, Gusau, and had been sent on special duty to provide protection for travellers along the Gusau–Funtua Road because of persistent attacks by bandits,” the source said.
“Unfortunately, a few minutes after they left Tsafe town, we heard gunshots near Gidan-Giye. The bandits opened fire, killing all of them instantly. Within moments, they rode off on their motorcycles into the forest, leaving the eight securitymen dead.”
Governor Dauda Lawal, while reacting to the incident, expressed grief and extended condolences to the families of the slain officers.
In a post on his official Facebook page, the governor wrote, “To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.
I just received the sad news of the death of eight security personnel, comprising policemen and Community Protection Guards, who were ambushed and killed by bandits along the Gusau–Funtua Road.
“May Allah forgive them and grant their families the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. We continue to pray for an end to the insecurity plaguing Zamfara State, the North, and Nigeria as a whole.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
