Abubakar, the police spokesperson, visited the scene in the morning to assess the situation and officially confirm the casualties. He expressed his sorrow, emphasizing that the officers had been ambushed by the bandits while performing their duties.
Residents in the area also witnessed the horrifying incident. Usman Bungudu, a resident of Bungudu town, recounted that the bandits attacked the policemen around midnight, resulting in the tragic deaths of four officers. The bandits swiftly retreated after carrying out the assault.