Two officers killed as bandits attack police convoy in Katsina

Two constabulary unit person been killed aft suspected equipped bandits attacked a constabulary convoy successful Katsina State and made distant with their work weapons.

According to a station connected X by information analyst, Zagazola Makama, constabulary sources disclosed that the incidental occurred astatine astir 5:50 p.m. connected April 7, 2026, astatine Sabon Garin Garu colony successful Musawa Local Government Area of the state.

The attackers, said to beryllium successful ample numbers and riding connected astir 30 motorcycles, were reportedly linked to a notorious bandit person identified arsenic Muhammadu.

It was gathered that the bandits ambushed a conveyance conveying 5 unit of the Police Mobile Force (27 PMF) who were travelling from Zamfara State done Katsina State.

A punctual effect by constabulary tactical teams, including patrol units and assemblage ticker groups, led to a weapon conflict with the attackers, forcing them to withdraw.

Three of the officers were rescued unhurt during the speech of fire.

However, 2 officers mislaid their lives successful the attack. They were identified arsenic Sgt. Bilyaminu Babangida and PC Abdulaziz Musa.

The assailants besides carted distant the officers’ work rifles and a riot gunner.

“The attackers besides carted distant the officers’ work rifles and a riot gunner,” the root said.

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