Nine operatives of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPC) were k!lled in an ambush laid by bandits in the Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The operatives were said to be returning from a successful joint operation led by the Nigerian Army which resulted in the d3ath of several bandits.
The bandits ambushed them in a forest on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Spokesman of the Zamfara Police Command, ASP Yazid Abubakar, who confirmed the attack, said bodies of the guards were recovered and being prepared for burial this morning.
Abubakar however, declined further comment on the incident.
“The police did not participate in the operation. You can only get details about the incident from the army who led the operation
“But I was briefed about the death and our Area Commander and the Divisional Officer in charge of Anka are currently in the area, participating in the burial of the deceased which is taking place this morning,” he said.
It will be recalled that 12 Zamfara Community Guards and vigilantes were k!lled during a gun duel with the bandits in Bukkuyum local government area of the state on March 5, 2025.
