A police wireless message dated May 18, 2026, and marked “M/Immediate,” revealed that the slain officers were on special duty when they lost their lives in what authorities described as a “tragic loss” during the assault on the facility.
The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans for a solemn interdenominational service in honour of 17 policemen killed during an attack on the Special Forces Training Camp in Buni Yadi, Yobe State.
A police wireless message dated May 18, 2026, and marked “M/Immediate,” revealed that the slain officers were on special duty when they lost their lives in what authorities described as a “tragic loss” during the assault on the facility.
The signal was signed by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Research and Planning on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police.
According to the signal issued from the Office of the Inspector-General of Police Secretariat, the prayer service is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Helipad of the Force Headquarters in Abuja by 10am.
