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The Digest:

Bandits killed five police officers and three community protection guards in a deadly ambush along the Gusau-Funtuwa road in Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Governor Dauda Lawal confirmed the attack in a social media post, mourning the loss of the security personnel and calling for an end to the region's persistent violence.

Key Points:
  • Eight security personnel were killed in the ambush on Thursday evening.
  • The victims included five police officers and three community guards.
  • The attack occurred near Gidan-Giye village, a known hotspot for banditry.
  • Bandits reportedly opened fire on the patrol vehicle from hidden positions.
  • Witnesses suggest the assailants had prior intelligence about the patrol.
  • The officers were on a special assignment to protect travelers on the road.
  • The bodies have been moved to the Federal Medical Centre in Gusau.
This tragic incident underscores the escalating security crisis in Nigeria's northwest, where communities and those sworn to protect them remain caught in an unending cycle of violence.

Sources: The Cable