Three policemen killed, 2 injured in attack on patrol team in Katsina

By Zubairu Idris

Three police officers have been confirmed killed in an ambush by suspected armed hoodlums in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina state.

Two other officers were also injured, Katsina Police Command spokesperson, DSP Aliyu Abubakar, confirmed to journalists on Wednesday in Katsina.

The patrol team was attacked along Guga-Bakori on Tuesday afternoon according to Abubakar.

He said: “On Tuesday, at about 12:44 p.m., a team of Policemen on routine anti-crime patrol along Guga-Bakori were ambushed by some suspected armed hoodlums shooting sporadically.

“The officers responded bravely, repelling the attack.”

Unfortunately, he said, three officers paid the supreme prices during the encounter, while two officers sustained injuries.

Abubakar revealed that the injured officers were rushed to the nearest hospital and were now responding to treatment.

He further said that investigations had since commenced with a view to arresting the perpetrators of the dastardly act.

Recall that the police have also confirmed an attack on a Police patrol team and killing of an Inspector by gunmen at Budo Masalasi Border Post in Oyo State on 25 January.

the 10 to 15 gunmen attacked ASP Entonu Shaibu and his patrol team on Saturday at about 1:30 p.m., leading to the death of Insp Aliu Oluwole.

The attackers also seized his AK-47 rifle with 30 rounds of ammunition, bearing breach number 4516.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Femi Haruna , had ordered immediate manhunt and comprehensive investigation into the attack.