Five police officers killed, two injured in Bauchi bandit ambush

Five police officers were reportedly killed and two others injured following an ambush by suspected bandits in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Sunday, November 22, 2025.

The incident occurred around 12:40 pm when a tactical team comprising personnel from the Rapid Response Squad, Mobile Police 10 PMF Bauchi, Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU), and the State Intelligence Department (SID) were ambushed by unidentified assailants while on a visibility patrol aimed at preventing and managing farmer–herder conflicts in the area.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the spokesman of the command, CSP Ahmed Muhammed Wakil, confirmed the deaths of DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID), ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF), Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF), and Corporal Isah Muazu (AKU).

CSP Wakil added that two other officers, Inspector Isah Musa (SID) and Inspector Yusuf Gambo (SID), sustained varying degrees of injuries and were promptly evacuated to Darazo General Hospital for treatment.

“The Divisional Police Officer, SP Auwalu Ilu, led reinforcements to the scene to rescue and evacuate both the injured and deceased personnel. The remains of the fallen officers have been deposited at the morgue, while the injured are receiving medical attention,” CSP Wakil said.

He further stated that efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators, assuring the public that the command is committed to bringing those responsible for this heinous act to justice.

Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu visited the scene to assess the situation and commiserate with the families of the deceased officers, pledging that the Bauchi State Police Command would continue to uphold its mandate to protect lives and property.

CSP Wakil concluded: “The task has not been easy, but the Command remains fierce, tireless, and relentless in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the people of Bauchi State.”