Insurgency in Zamfara state is yet to abate as
three police officers were killed bandits in the early hours of Saturday in Gusau.

The officers on patrol were reportedly ambushed by criminal elements in the State capital.

The attack occurred at about 2am around the Damba Division, according to a security source familiar with the incident.

The officers were reportedly conducting a routine night patrol when armed assailants launched an ambush on their team.

The attackers opened fire on the patrol vehicle, leaving it riddled with bullet holes.

Photographs from the scene showed the police vehicle bearing the inscription, “Damba Division, Zamfara State,” with visible bullet damage to its body.

The Zamfara State Police Command had yet to officially confirm the attack or provide details on the casualties as of the time of filing this report.

The incident occurred days after another deadly attack in the state, where suspected bandits reportedly ambushed a convoy of traders travelling under military escort, leaving at least 20 people dead.