The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed that its operatives successfully repelled an ambush by armed bandits along the Gusau–Funtua Federal Highway on Thursday afternoon.
According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, the officers, led by ASP John Dogara, were on routine patrol around Gidan Giye village in Tsafe Local Government Area when they came under heavy attack from a large group of armed bandits.
The statement said the policemen bravely engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, neutralizing several of them while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.
Sadly, five gallant officers lost their lives in the encounter.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, commended the courage and dedication of the fallen heroes and assured the public of the Command’s continued resolve to protect lives and property.
He added that normalcy has been restored to the area, while more reinforcements have been deployed to secure the highway and ensure the safety of travellers.
