Suspected bandits attacked a team of Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) in Zurak community, Wase Local Government Area, killing a soldier and policeman and carting away their rifles.
Sources said the incident occurred on February 3, 2026 at about 1:00 p.m. when unknown gunmen ambushed the team while on duty in the area.
The victims were identified as Inspector Igba Terseer (AP/No. 302410) of the 66 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Shendam, and a soldier attached to OPEP.
“The attackers opened fire on the personnel, killed the inspector and a soldier, and made away with their rifles. Two other soldiers are still missing,” the source said.
On receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Bashar mobilised and led a team of police officers, in collaboration with other security agencies, to the scene.
The sources said intensive efforts were ongoing to rescue the missing personnel, arrest the perpetrators and recover the stolen firearms.
Written with reports from Zagazola Makama