17 policemen killed during attack on Army Special Forces School

No fewer than 17 policemen have been confirmed killed when terrorists attacked the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State in the early hours of May 8, 2026.

The Force Public Relations Officer and a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Anthony Placid, confirmed this in a statement he issued.

In the statement on Saturday, Placid said the policemen were undergoing specialised operational training at the institution when the attack was carried out.

He said the terrorists launched a coordinated attack on the facility from multiple directions at about 1:15am on May 8, 2026.

He added that several gallant personnel of the Nigerian Army also made the ultimate sacrifice while courageously repelling the attack.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP 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. 

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• 17 policemen killed during attack on Army Special Forces School

Disu 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, Yobe State Police Command, CP Usman Kanfani Jibrin, visited the institution on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, where he commiserated with the Commandant of the School, Brigadier General A. C. Enuagu, officers of the Nigerian Army, and surviving police personnel undergoing training at the facility. 

Jibrin commended the resilience and courage of the surviving officers and encouraged them to remain resolute in completing the training programme in honour of their fallen colleagues.

Disu 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.

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