The Nigeria Police Force has announced the tragic loss of 17 of its officers who paid the ultimate 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.
The officers were reportedly killed in the early hours of May 8, 2026, while undergoing specialized operational training at the institution when terrorists launched a coordinated assault on the facility from multiple directions at about 1:15 a.m.
Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, describing the attack as a devastating loss to the Force and the nation.
According to him, the officers died while participating in advanced operational and tactical training programmes designed to strengthen national security operations. He added that several personnel of the Nigerian Army also lost their lives while bravely repelling the attack.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, described the slain officers as courageous and dedicated personnel who demonstrated exceptional patriotism and unwavering commitment to the defence of the country.
He conveyed the condolences of the entire police force to the families of the deceased, assuring them that the sacrifices of the fallen officers would never be forgotten.
In a further show of solidarity, the Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, visited the institution on behalf of the Inspector-General, where he commiserated with the Commandant of the school, A. C. Enuagu, officers of the Nigerian Army, and surviving police personnel undergoing training at the facility.
He also praised the resilience and courage of the surviving officers, urging them to remain steadfast and complete the training programme in honour of their fallen colleagues.
The police leadership assured Nigerians that the Force, in collaboration with the Armed Forces and other security agencies, would sustain ongoing efforts to track down those responsible for the attack and bring them to justice, while reaffirming that the courage, sacrifice, and service of the fallen officers would forever be remembered by the nation.
