Police release names of 5 officers killed by bandits in Bauchi
The Police Command in Bauchi State has released the names of the personnel killed by bandits in an ambush in Sabon Sara village, Darazo LGA of the state.
This was contained in a statement by the command spokesman, CSP Ahmed Muhammed Wakil, on Sunday.
The command, which also gave the names of those injured, said a number of the bandits were killed in the encounter.
“The Bauchi State Police Command, regrettably and sorrowfully, wishes to inform the general public of an unfortunate and tragic incident involving combined police tactical teams on an intelligence-led visibility patrol within Sabon Sara village, via Darazo.
“On 22nd November, 2025 at about 1240hrs, an intelligence at the command disposal from a Good Samaritan disclosing that on the same day at about 1130hrs, a team of Tactical Team personnel comprising Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Mobile Police 10PMF Bauchi, Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU), and State Intelligence Department (SID) were ambushed by unidentified Fulani youths, while on visibility policing patrol to prevent, mitigate and manage farmer–herder conflict within and around Sabon Sara Village via Darazo.
“Sadly, the ambush attack resulted in the death of the following officers: DSP Ahmad Muhammad, ASP Mustapha Muhammad, Inspector Amarhel Yunusa, Inspector Idris Ahmed and Corporal Isah Muazu.
“Furthermore, the following officers sustained various degrees of injuries: Inspector Isah Musa and Inspector Yusuf Gambo.”
It said a reinforcement team led by SP Auwalu Ilu, rescued and evacuated both the injured and deceased personnel to the general hospital in Darazo for medical treatment, and deposited the remains at the morgue.
“Intense efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the perpetrators within and around the area; meanwhile, the Command is fully committed to ensuring that the criminals responsible for this heinous act are brought to justice,” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has conducted an on-the-spot assessment at the scene of the incident and commiserated with the families of the deceased officers.
He assured the public that the Command will continue to uphold its mandate of safeguarding lives and property.
