An Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Kundi Dauda Abubakar, was injured when suspected criminals ambushed a police raid team in Atuman Fulani settlement, Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. on December 21, 2025, during an operation aimed at apprehending suspects involved in an earlier attack on police officers at the Divisional Police Officer's quarters in Aujara, Jahun LGA, where a riot gun was stolen ¹ ² ³.

ACP Abubakar was struck by an arrow and immediately evacuated to Jahun General Hospital, where he received treatment and is currently in stable condition. Two suspects were shot by the police during the exchange but managed to flee with gunshot wounds. Authorities are intensifying efforts to track down the suspects and recover the stolen riot gun ¹ ².

The Jigawa State Police Command had previously arrested 153 suspects and recovered 13,078 illicit drugs in a coordinated statewide operation, showcasing their commitment to combating crime in the state ⁴ ⁵.

*Topics:*
- Crime Prevention
- Jigawa State Police
- Law Enforcement
- Security Operations