The Nigeria Police Force has announced the tragic loss of 17 police officers who paid the supreme price in service to the nation following a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, in the early hours of May 8, 2026.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday.
“The officers, who were undergoing specialized operational training at the institution, lost their lives when terrorists launched a coordinated attack on the facility from multiple directions at about 01:15hrs. Several gallant personnel of the Nigerian Army also made the ultimate sacrifice while courageously repelling the attack,” the statement said.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, described the fallen officers as courageous and dedicated personnel who demonstrated exceptional patriotism and commitment to national security through their participation in advanced counter-terrorism and tactical training programmes. He conveyed the heartfelt condolences of the entire force to the bereaved families, assuring them that the sacrifices of the deceased officers will never be forgotten.
In further demonstration of solidarity and support, the Commissioner of Police for Yobe State Command visited the institution on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, where he commiserated with the Commandant of the school, officers of the Nigerian Army, and surviving police personnel undergoing training at the facility.
The Inspector-General of Police assured Nigerians that the force, working closely with the armed forces and other security agencies, will sustain ongoing efforts to bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice.
The Nigeria Police Force saluted the courage, sacrifice, and service of the fallen officers, whose dedication to duty will forever remain honoured by the nation.
