Three Policemen Killed by Explosives in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Government is mourning the loss of three policemen who died while on duty.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Zamfara Police Command were killed on Monday.

They were victims of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) set by bandit terrorists along the Anka-Bagega road in Anka Local Government Area of the state.

Malam Abubakar Nakwada, the Secretary to the State Government, led a strong government delegation to the funeral prayers for the fallen officers.

The prayers took place at the Police Command Headquarters in Gusau and were led by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, following Islamic customs.

Nakwada shared the condolences of the state government and the people to the Inspector-General of Police, the Zamfara Police Command, the families of the deceased, and the entire police community.

He prayed for Allah to grant the deceased eternal peace and for their families to find strength during this difficult time.

He also promised that the state government will continue to support the families of the brave officers.

Nakwada emphasized the “government’s determination to keep working with security agencies to end banditry and all other types of crime.”

“This tragic event will not make us back down; it only strengthens our resolve. We will step up our efforts, and victory is certain, In-Sha-Allah,” he said.