Terrorists kill 17 police officers at Army Special Forces School in Yobe

The Nigeria Police Force announced the tragic loss of 17 police officers during a terrorist attack at the Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Yobe State, on May 8, 2026. The officers, undergoing specialized operational training, were killed in a coordinated attack at 1:15 a.m. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu praised their courage and dedication to national security, while the Yobe State Police Commissioner expressed condolences to the bereaved families.