At least three police officers have reportedly been killed after gunmen attacked a patrol team in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State.
According to a report by SaharaReporters, the incident occurred at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, in the Damba Division, while the officers were conducting night patrol duties.
A source familiar with the incident told the publication that the officers were caught off guard when the assailants launched the attack.
The gunmen reportedly opened fire on the patrol team, leaving the police vehicle riddled with bullets.
However, the circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear, and further details about the identities of the victims and the whereabouts of the attackers have not been established.
As of the time of filing this report, the Zamfara State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
The attack adds to security concerns in Zamfara State, which has faced repeated incidents of armed violence and attacks by gunmen.
