Trending Now - Deadly Assault on Police in Northwest Pakistan Leaves 15 Dead

WHO:

Al Jazeera - The Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack.

Al Jazeera - Police official Zahid Khan provided details about the incident.

Reuters - A police official, who asked to remain anonymous, described the ambush on police personnel.

Reuters - Police official Sajjad Khan indicated that more casualties were feared.

WHAT:

Al Jazeera - A car bombing at a police post killed at least 12 officers.

ABC News World - The attack involved a suicide bomber and several gunmen, resulting in the deaths of at least three police officers.

Al Jazeera - Multiple explosions were reported, leading to the collapse of the security post.

Al Jazeera - Images showed the police post reduced to rubble, with debris scattered around.

Al Jazeera - Two civilians were reported wounded due to the blasts.

WHERE:

Al Jazeera - The attack occurred in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, near the Afghanistan border.

Al Jazeera - Nearby civilian areas also suffered severe damage from the blasts.

WHEN:

Al Jazeera - The attack took place late on Saturday.

WHY:

Al Jazeera - The attack is part of ongoing violence attributed to the Pakistan Taliban and allied groups, which have carried out similar attacks in the past.

HOW:

Al Jazeera - The attack involved a suicide bomber detonating an explosives-laden vehicle near a security post.

Al Jazeera - Armed men ambushed police personnel responding to the bombing.

Al Jazeera - Police sources indicated that drones were used in the attack.

(UPDATED May 10, 2026 07:40 UTC)

A car bombing at a police post in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, has resulted in the deaths of at least 12 officers, with reports indicating that a suicide bomber and several gunmen were involved in the attack. The Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan has claimed responsibility, and police officials fear that more casualties may arise as nearby civilian areas also suffered significant damage from the blasts. Images from the scene show the police post reduced to rubble, highlighting the severity of the violence attributed to the Pakistan Taliban and allied groups.