Five police officers were reportedly killed and two others injured after suspected bandits ambushed them in Sabon Sara village, located in Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State, on Sunday, November 22, 2025.
The attack occurred at about 12:40 pm when a tactical team made up of personnel from the Rapid Response Squad, Mobile Police 10 PMF Bauchi, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU), and the State Intelligence Department (SID) was ambushed by unidentified gunmen during a visibility patrol intended to prevent and manage farmer–herder conflicts in the area.
In a statement released on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Muhammed Wakil, confirmed the deaths of DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID), ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF), Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF), and Corporal Isah Muazu (AKU).
He added that two other officers — Inspector Isah Musa (SID) and Inspector Yusuf Gambo (SID) — sustained various degrees of injuries and were immediately taken to Darazo General Hospital for treatment.
“The Divisional Police Officer, SP Auwalu Ilu, led reinforcements to the scene to rescue and evacuate both the injured and deceased personnel. The remains of the fallen officers have been deposited at the morgue, while the injured are receiving medical attention,” CSP Wakil said.
He further stated that efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators, assuring the public that the command is committed to bringing those responsible for this heinous act to justice.
Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu visited the scene to assess the situation and commiserate with the families of the deceased officers, pledging that the Bauchi State Police Command would continue to uphold its mandate to protect lives and property.
CSP Wakil concluded: “The task has not been easy, but the Command remains fierce, tireless, and relentless in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the people of Bauchi State.”
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