Nigeria, Nov. 23 -- The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that two officers were killed on Friday after their patrol team was ambushed in Sabon Sara village, Bauchi State.



Police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said the patrol team which included members of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Police Mobile Force (PMF), and the State Intelligence Department (SID) was on a routine patrol meant to strengthen security and reassure residents.



As they passed through the community, the officers were suddenly attacked with heavy gunfire. Two officers died in the assault, while one other officer was seriously injured. Hundeyin added that a manhunt is already underway to track down the attackers.



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