At least eight security operatives were killed on Thursday after bandits laid an ambush along the Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamfara State.
The victims, made up of personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and members of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards, were responding to a distress call at Tungawa village in Tsafe Local Government Area when they were attacked.
A local witness, identified simply as Tsafe, confirmed to Daily Trust that the remains of the slain officers had been evacuated to Gusau for burial.
NAIJAONPOINT said, “As I speak to you, the bodies of the slain officers have been evacuated to Gusau for burial.”
The Chairman of Tsafe Local Government Council, Hon. Garba Fanchan, described the incident as “callous and barbaric.”
Governor Dauda Lawal also extended condolences to the families of the victims and security agencies.
In a statement, the governor praised the slain operatives for their sacrifice.
“These brave men died in active service while trying to protect our communities. May Almighty Allah forgive their shortcomings and grant them eternal rest,” he said.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring peace and stability across the state.
Naijaonpoint understands that the Gusau–Funtua highway has become notorious for frequent attacks on commuters, with armed groups staging near-daily assaults.
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