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Gunmen kill three police officers in Zamfara

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At least three police officers have reportedly lost their lives after gunmen attacked a patrol team in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.

The incident reportedly took place at about 2 am on Saturday in the Damba Division, while the officers were carrying out night patrol duties, according to SaharaReporters.

A source familiar with the incident told the publication, that the officers were caught off guard by the attackers.

The source said the assailants opened fire on the patrol team, leaving the police vehicle riddled with bullets.

The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear.

The Zamfara State Police Command had not issued an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report.

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