Gunmen have k!lled a police inspector, a father and son during an attack on a patrol team in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, the police have confirmed.
The incident occurred on Monday, December 14, 2025, at about 6:30 p.m. along Ajimaka Village road en route to Rukubi town.
According to the sources, the patrol team, attached to Operation Restore Peace and led by Inspector Jampi Mbursa, was ambushed by a group of unidentified gunmen while on routine patrol alongside vigilante members.
“The assailants shot Inspector Jampi Mbursa, as well as two other persons identified as Julius Igbogh and Raphael Julius, all from Ajimaka Village,” the sources said.
The attackers reportedly carted away the inspector’s AK-47 rifle containing 30 rounds of live ammunition before fleeing the scene.
The victims were rushed to Rukubi General Hospital, where they were confirmed d3ad by medical personnel.
Their remains have been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.
The police said efforts were ongoing to recover the stolen firearm and arrest those responsible for the attack.
