Reps fume over killers of five policemen in deadly ambush in Bauchi community, calls for arrest of criminals

The House of Representatives has fumed over the killing of five Police officers by a yet to be identified armed men in Bauchi on Saturday, tasking the Federal Government that the criminals must be apprehended and brought to justice.

The slain officers were reportedly ambushed and killed on Saturday November 29, 2025 in Sabon Sara, Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State.

Their names were revealed as DSP Ahmad Muhammad, ASP Mustapha Muhammad, Inspector Amarhel Yunusa, Inspector Idris Ahmed, and Corporal Isah Muazu.

They were said to have been killed during a security operation in the area, while Inspector Isah Musa and Inspector Yusuf Gambo, sustained gunshot injuries.

The motion to apprehend arsonists was sponsored by Hon. Mansur Soro, insisting that the criminals must be brought to justice for killing officers while on duty.

He revealed that the attack was link to armed group resisting the arrest of the dethroned hamlet head of Sabon Sara village, whose actions pose a continued threat to security and community stability.

Soro commended Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for his administration’s security efforts, noting, “That Bauchi State has been free of banditry and other non-state actors over the last six years and indeed for its swift response to the Sabon Sara attack.”

Adopting the motion through a voice vote, the House called on the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, the Police Trust Fund, and the North East Development Commission to provide immediate palliatives and welfare support to the families, including financial relief and educational assistance for the children of the deceased officers.

Lawmakers also urged the Inspector-General of Police to fast-track the payment of statutory entitlements and insurance benefits, and to ensure full medical treatment for the injured officers.

The House further mandated the Committee on National Security and Police Affairs to work with relevant security agencies to ensure compliance.

The motion was sustained through voice vote.