An armed group ambushed hunters in Bauchi State’s Gwana District on Sunday, leaving several people dead in a violent confrontation near the Bauchi-Plateau border.
The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the attack, which occurred at 5:40 a.m. on May 4, 2025.
According to police spokesperson CSP Ahmed Wakil, the assailants targeted a combined team of hunters from Duguri and Gwana districts who were patrolling the Dajin Madam forest.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that both quasi-security operatives and civilians from Sabuwar Sara village were killed while attempting to flee,” Wakil said in a statement.
The hunters had set out for routine patrols when they were met with unexpected gunfire.
In response, a specialized police unit has been deployed to track down the attackers.
Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, visited the scene, condemning the attack as a serious threat to regional security.
The Bauchi State Police Command reassured residents that efforts were underway to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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