Three police officers were killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded during a clearance operation on the Anka–Bagega road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
According to counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred at about 5:05 pm on June 15 when a police team moved to neutralise a suspected explosive device allegedly planted by bandits.
The officers were part of a team led by Abdulrazak Musa Hassan, the officer in charge of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit. The team, which also included personnel from the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), was conducting a controlled clearance operation using an armoured personnel carrier when the vehicle reportedly triggered the explosive device.
The explosion killed SP Abdulrazak Musa Hassan, Inspector Murtala Musa of the VCRU, and Inspector Auwal Ahmad of the EOD Unit.
Their bodies were evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Gusau for post-mortem examination.
Security sources said security operatives have reinforced efforts in the area, while operations continue to clear the road and prevent further attacks.
