Police Mourn as Terrorist Attack on Army Training School Claims 17 Officers in Yobe
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the death of 17 police officers following a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The officers were reportedly killed in the early hours of May 8, 2026, when terrorists launched a coordinated assault on the military training facility where the officers were undergoing specialised operational training.
According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the attackers struck the institution from multiple directions at about 1:15 a.m., leading to intense exchanges of gunfire.
The statement noted that several personnel of the Nigerian Army also lost their lives while repelling the attack.
Reacting to the incident, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, described the fallen officers as courageous and patriotic personnel who demonstrated unwavering commitment to national security through their participation in advanced counter-terrorism and tactical training programmes.
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The IGP expressed condolences to the families of the deceased officers, assuring them that the sacrifices of their loved ones would never be forgotten.
“The fallen officers demonstrated exceptional patriotism and dedication to duty in the service of the nation,” the statement said.
As part of efforts to show solidarity with affected personnel, the Commissioner of Police, Yobe State Command, CP Usman Kanfani Jibrin, visited the training institution on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police.
During the visit, he commiserated with the Commandant of the School, Brigadier General A.C. Enuagu, officers of the Nigerian Army, and surviving police personnel undergoing training at the facility.
He also praised the courage and resilience of the surviving officers and encouraged them to remain steadfast in completing the training programme in honour of their fallen colleagues.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Armed Forces and other security agencies to track down and bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice.
The Force further paid tribute to the slain officers, describing their sacrifice and service as a lasting symbol of dedication to the nation’s security and stability.
By PRNigeria
