A personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has reportedly been killed during an operation targeting suspected drug users in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The incident occurred on Tuesday at Anguwan Zango, Tilden Fulani, when NDLEA operatives reportedly moved into the community as part of efforts to tackle illicit drug use.
A resident familiar with the incident told our correspondent that trouble started after the operatives arrested a youth allegedly involved in drug use in the area.
According to the resident, some youths resisted the arrest and attempted to prevent the operatives from taking the suspect away.
The confrontation reportedly escalated into a violent struggle, during which one of the youths allegedly attacked an NDLEA operative with a sharp object.
The officer was reportedly stabbed in the stomach and sustained serious injuries during the encounter.
The resident said the attackers fled the scene after the incident, while the other NDLEA personnel remained behind to assist their injured colleague.
He added that the operation was carried out in an area where youths were allegedly known to gather to smoke and consume illicit substances.
Following the incident, the NDLEA Bauchi Command commenced efforts to identify and apprehend the suspected attacker.
The command has also released the photograph of an unidentified person declared wanted in connection with the killing and circulated it on its social media platforms.
The agency is expected to continue its investigation as efforts intensify to track down the suspect and bring him to justice.