Three police officers lost their lives on Monday when bandits planted an explosive device along Bagega Road in Anka local government area of Zamfara State. The officers were on active operational duty when the attack occurred.
The Zamfara State government has since mourned the officers, describing them as gallant in the face of the persistent insecurity that has long plagued the region.
Anka local government area has seen ongoing banditry activity, and this latest attack is a painful reminder of the dangers security personnel face on the ground every single day.
Originally published by Premium Times.