The Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) of ‘A’ Division in Suleja, Niger State, was reportedly attacked and killed at his residence in the early hours of Sunday, raising fresh concerns over the rising wave of insecurity across Nigeria.
However, details surrounding the assailants and motive are still sketchy.
The killing reflects a disturbing trend of escalating violence against security operatives in Niger State and across Nigeria.
Earlier on Sunday, it was reported that bandits launched another deadly attack in Ilafin community, Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing two police officers on duty.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday morning when the gunmen stormed a police checkpoint in the community.
A video obtained shows good Samaritans rushing to the scene to rescue the victims, though the officers’ lifeless bodies could be seen lying on the ground.
In a related incident, it was reported on September 10, 2025, that three police officers were killed when gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area, Kogi State.
According to local sources, the incident occurred in the border town, which shares a boundary with Kwara State. The gunmen reportedly stormed the checkpoint, engaging the police officers in a fierce gun battle.
“The assailants came for their guns, which they carted away. Three police officers died in the gun battle,” a source at the scene told the media.
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