NEDC Supports Families Of Slain Bauchi Police Officers
By Umar Moh’d
The families of the slain five police officers from the Bauchi State Police Command have been supported by North East Development Commission (NEDC) with food and non food items.
NEDC in its humanitarian services decided to support the families of five slain police officers that were killed during an unrest in Darazo local government area of Bauchi State.
Speaking during the presentation of relief materials yesterday, the Bauchi State NEDC Coordinator, Alhaji Aliyu Isiyaku, explained that the Commission stands firmly with the families of the deceased and the injured officers, praying Allah to grant them patience and strength during the difficult time.
He condoled the families of the deceased and the Nigeria Police Force Bauchi State Command over the unfortunate incident where on November 22, 2025, some suspected criminals ambushed and killed five police officers identified as DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID), ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF), Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF), and Corporal Isah Muazu (AKU). Two others Inspector Isah Musa (SID) and Inspector Yusuf Gambo (SID) sustained varying degrees of injuries.
“On behalf of the Management of the North East Development Commission NEDC, we have been directed to deliver food and non-food items to the families of the deceased and to the injured police officers as a sign of concern to the families.”
He added that the items were meant to cushion the hardship resulting from the tragic incident, and pray that Allah grants the bereaved families comfort.
He then commended the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, for his relentless efforts in maintaining security in the state, saying Bauchi remains one of the most peaceful states in the North-East, and the CP deserves commendation for this achievement.
In his response, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, expressed deep appreciation to the NEDC for its timely intervention to the command and families of the victims, saying such support will go along way in easing their hardships.
He appealed to the Commission to continue assisting in any way possible, especially in community support, employment opportunities, and educational support for the children of the fallen officers.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Zainab Umar, the wife of late Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), thanked the NEDC for the gesture.
She said the items would help their families during this challenging time and prayed for the souls of their husbands.
NEDC allocated 1,000 bags of rice, 1,000 cartons of spaghetti, 1,000 blankets, 1,000 mats, 500 cartons of vegetable oil, and 1,000 50-kg bags of sugar to affected residents.
Out of these items, the Commission distributed 50 bags of rice, 50 cartons of 5kg spaghetti, 50 blankets, 50 mats, and 5 cartons of vegetable oil to the injured police officers while for the families of the deceased officers, the Commission provided 50 bags of rice, 50 cartons of spaghetti, 50 blankets, 50 mats, 5 cartons of vegetable oil, and 10 bags of sugar.
