Tragedy as Suspected members of the deadly Lakurawa terrorist group on Friday evening ambushed and killed three police officers in Zogirma, Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Police Command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the officers were killed during a fierce gun battle with the terrorists who attempted to attack commuters along the Zogirma-Tilli road.
“As a result, several suspected Lakurawa bandits were neutralised while others escaped to the nearby forest with fatal injuries. Regrettably, three brave police officers lost their lives during the encounter,” Abubakar stated.He explained that the Divisional Police Officer in Zogirma quickly mobilised a team of officers to the scene, with reinforcements from No. 36 Police Mobile Force Squadron in Birnin Kebbi. However, the attackers fled into the forest upon the arrival of the security forces.
The Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Bello M. Sani, commended the fallen officers for their bravery and dedication to duty.
“We pray for their souls to have eternal rest,” CP Sani said, while urging residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
The police commissioner further reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens across the state.