Bandits Ambush Police Officers on Sokoto-Gusau Road, Some Feared Dead

Bandits have reportedly ambushed police officers travelling along the Sokoto-Gusau road in Zamfara State, with some officers feared dead and others reportedly abducted.

The attack occurred on Monday when the officers were travelling in a Zamfara State mass transit bus, popularly known as Bazamfara, towards Gusau, the state capital.

Officers Were Travelling for APC Primary Election Duty

Sources within the police force said the officers were heading to provide security for the ongoing APC primary election for the Zamfara North Senatorial District in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.

A source at the scene disclosed that some officers were killed during the ambush, while other police personnel were reportedly taken away by the attackers.

However, the exact number of casualties and abducted officers had not been confirmed at the time of filing this report. The identities of those affected and the full circumstances of the attack also remained unclear.

Police Command Awaits Official Statement

The Zamfara State Police Command's Public Relations Officer declined to comment, saying the incident fell under the jurisdiction of the 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.

Ambursa promised that an official statement would be issued later as investigations and efforts to establish the full details of the attack continue.

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