Five policemen have reportedly been killed after bandits ambushed a vehicle conveying security personnel in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The incident occurred near Gidan Giye village as the officers were travelling from Sokoto on official duty. The gunmen reportedly opened fire on their vehicle, killing five policemen.
According to reports, the officers had been deployed to provide security during an All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election. Several other occupants of the vehicle remain missing, with fears that they may have been abducted by the attackers.
The attack has renewed concerns over the worsening insecurity in the country, as calls mount for security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the missing personnel and apprehend those responsible for the ambush.