Three security personnel were killed on Wednesday when suspected armed robbers ambushed a patrol team along the Idadu–Agbashi road in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

According to intelligence sources cited by counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the victims included a police inspector, Christopher Enoh, and two vigilante members, Mathew John and Augustine Yusuf, all from Agbashi town.

The source said the team was on routine patrol when the assailants suddenly opened fire, killing the three operatives on the spot.

“The attackers also stole an AK-47 rifle with 30 rounds of ammunition belonging to the late inspector before fleeing the scene,” the source revealed.

The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the Agbashi General Hospital mortuary.

Security forces have reportedly launched a manhunt to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen weapon.