Bandits Attack Police Officers on Election Duty in Zamfara

On November 2, 2026, bandits attacked a vehicle carrying police officers along the Sokoto–Gusau road. The officers were traveling in a Zamfara State mass transit bus, known locally as Bazamfara, to provide security for an ongoing APC primary election in the Zamfara North Senatorial District.

Reports indicate that some officers may have been killed during the ambush, although the exact death toll remains unconfirmed. Additionally, several officers were reportedly abducted by the assailants.

The Zamfara State Police Command's Public Relations Officer stated that they could not comment on the incident as it fell under the authority of the zonal command. Zone 10 Police Public Relations Officer Abdullahi Ambursa confirmed the occurrence of the incident but was unable to provide further details due to being at the hospital at the time.

Zamfara State has been significantly affected by banditry, with armed groups frequently targeting civilians and security personnel.