At least three police officers have reportedly misplaced their lives after gunmen attacked a patrol crew in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.
The incident reportedly came about at about 2 am on Saturday in the Damba Division, whereas the officers have been finishing up night time patrol duties, in response to SaharaReporters.
A supply acquainted with the incident informed the publication, that the officers have been caught off guard by the attackers.
The supply mentioned the assailants opened fireplace on the patrol crew, leaving the police car riddled with bullets.
The circumstances surrounding the assault stay unclear.
The Zamfara State Police Command had not issued an official assertion on the incident as of the time of submitting this report.
