An operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been stabbed to death by an unidentified person in Bauchi State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, September 8, while the NDLEA operative was carrying out official duties alongside other personnel at Anguwan Zango, Tilden Fulani, in Toro Local Government Area of the state.
According to reports, the operative was stabbed in the stomach during the incident and later died from his injuries.
The identity of the attacker remains unknown, while the circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear.
The development has raised concerns among personnel and residents in the area, with authorities expected to investigate the incident and work to identify and apprehend the suspect.
The NDLEA has continued to conduct operations against drug-related offences across the country, with its personnel often deployed to communities to carry out enforcement and intelligence-gathering activities.
Further details on the incident and the identity of the deceased operative are expected as investigations continue.