At least three police officers have reportedly misplaced their lives after gunmen attacked a patrol workforce in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.
The incident reportedly came about at about 2 am on Saturday in the Damba Division, whereas the officers had been finishing up evening patrol duties, based on SaharaReporters.
A supply conversant in the incident advised the publication, that the officers had been caught off guard by the attackers.
The supply mentioned the assailants opened hearth on the patrol workforce, leaving the police automobile 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.
