The operatives were investigating the abduction of a Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Algarkawy, when they were attacked.
The cleric was abducted on August 2 and was subsequently released after payment of ransom by his family members.
Northern City News learnt the IRT operatives had just arrested two suspects at a remote settlement inside Rigasa Forest, Kaduna State, before they were shot dead during an exchange of gunfire with the criminals on Saturday.
Operatives killed during the ambush included Inspectors Benard Odibo with AP/No. 148333; Mamman Abubakar, AP/No. 181539; Haruna Ibrahim, AP/No. 192938; and Sgt. Emmanuel Istifanus, F/No. 267815.
The bodies of the deceased personnel had been deposited at St. Gerald Hospital mortuary in Kaduna for autopsy.
Source: Punch
They lost their lives doing what they know best. Serving their fathers land, and I hope their families won't be abandoned. May their soul find rest in God.
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