Hunters attack Zamfara police station, injure one officer

Metro Hunters attack Zamfara police station, injure one officer Published on April 4, 2026 By Nana Ismail googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); A group of armed local hunters reportedly attacked a police station in Zamfara State, leaving one officer injured. The incident occurred on April 2 at about 6:55 pm at the Dansadau Police Station. A security analyst in the Lake Chad Basin, Zagazola Makama, said 14 hunters, led by Yunusa Ali, arrived at the station carrying AK-47 rifles. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); In a post on his X handle, he said the hunters were reportedly looking for a police officer with whom they had a disagreement the previous day. The attackers allegedly attempted to seize the officer, but other officers on duty intervened. During the clash, one police officer was injured. After facing resistance, the hunters withdrew from the scene. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the attack and prevent further violence. Don't Miss Repentant Boko Haram fighter kills taskforce member in Borno You may like 34,000 compete for 1,000 police jobs in Benue VDM narrates how FCT Police helped mentally unstable woman deliver Police assure Kano residents of robust security for Easter APC releases congress timetable for Adamawa, Zamfara, FCT Police rescue kidnapped victim in Delta Police assure tight security, urge vigilance in Jigawa ahead Easter

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