Three police officers have been reported dead after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on the Anka–Bagega road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Security sources quoted by Zagazola Makama in a counter-insurgency publication said the incident occurred around 5:05pm on June 15.
Details of the Incident
The officers, who were part of a team led by Abdulrazak Musa Hassan, the officer in charge of the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) unit, had gone to defuse a suspected explosive device believed to have been planted by bandits.
“The team, which included personnel of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), was reportedly conducting a controlled clearance operation using an armoured personnel carrier when the vehicle accidentally triggered the explosive device,” Makama said.
Casualties and Response
“The explosion resulted in the immediate death of SP Abdulrazak Musa Hassan, Inspector Murtala Musa of the VCRU, and Inspector Auwal Ahmad attached to the EOD unit. The bodies of the police officers have been evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, for post-mortem examination.
Security efforts have been strengthened in the area, and efforts are ongoing to clear the road and prevent further attacks.
