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The Digest:

Two police officers were killed in Bauchi State on Saturday when armed attackers ambushed a security patrol team in Sabon Sara Village. The officers were on a visibility patrol to boost local confidence when the assault occurred, highlighting the escalating security crisis across Nigeria.

Key Points:
  • Armed persons attacked a police patrol team in Sabon Sara Village, Bauchi
  • Two police officers were killed and one other was injured in the assault
  • The team included Rapid Response Squad and Police Mobile Force personnel
  • Police spokesperson confirmed concerted efforts to apprehend the attackers
  • The incident reflects worsening insecurity across multiple Nigerian states
  • Recent weeks have seen mass kidnappings in Niger and Kebbi states
  • President Tinubu canceled international travel due to the security crisis
This attack on security forces underscores the audacity of armed groups and the fragile state of public safety. Each assault further erodes the protective barrier between citizens and violence, deepening the national crisis.

Sources: Premium Times