The Bauchi State Police Command has announced a devastating attack on its operatives, confirming that five officers were killed and two others severely injured after armed herdsmen reportedly ambushed a combined tactical team in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area.
According to the Command, the officers were on an intelligence-driven patrol aimed at preventing and responding to ongoing farmer–herder tensions in the region when the assault occurred.
In an official statement, the Command said:
“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.”
The Command confirmed the identities of the five officers who lost their lives:
“Sadly, the ambush attack resulted in the d3ath of the following officers:
- DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID)
- ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF)
- Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF)
- Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF)
- Corporal Isah Muazu (AKU)”
Two additional officers were injured in the attack:
“Furthermore, the following officers sustained various degrees of injuries:
- Inspector Isah Musa (SID)
- Inspector Yusuf Gambo (SID)”
The Divisional Police Officer of Darazo led a reinforcement team to the location, where the wounded personnel were evacuated for treatment and the deceased transported to the morgue.
The statement added:
“Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), SP Auwalu Ilu, led a team of reinforcements to the scene, 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 Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, also visited the scene and expressed condolences to the families of the fallen officers, reaffirming the Command’s resolve:
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, psc (+), mni, conducts an on-the-spot assessment at the scene of the incident and commiserates with the families of the deceased officers, assuring the public that the Command will continue to uphold its mandate.
The task has not been an easy one. Still, in line with our constitutional mandate, we shall remain fierce, tireless, and relentless in our commitment to the safety and security of lives and property.”
