Gunmen ambush marine police officer in Narathiwat, steal gun

Narathiwat — On the evening of October 17th, 2026, a 58-year-old marine police officer, Pol. Lt. Col. Usaman Nimayu, was brutally ambushed and killed in Narathiwat by two gunmen. The assailants fired four shots from an M16 rifle and subsequently stole his 9mm pistol and mobile phone before fleeing into a rubber plantation.

The incident occurred around 23:55 along Highway 4060 near Ban Jerae in Sao Wo subdistrict, Rueso district. Police Lieutenant Colonel Usaman, a deputy inspector with Marine Police Station 3, Subdivision 7, was shot at while riding his white-and-pink Honda Scoopy motorcycle home after visiting a relative's home to assist with a traditional circumcision ceremony.

Investigators discovered evidence of the attack the next morning, including four spent 5.56mm cartridge cases along the road and roadside, as well as bloodstains. They also noted signs of disturbed branches in dense roadside vegetation that likely served as a hiding spot for the criminals.

Usaman's body was initially taken to Rueso Hospital before being collected by his family for religious rites. He was subsequently buried at Ban Jerae cemetery on the same night, with relatives and local residents mourning his untimely demise. Forensic evidence collection and investigations are underway to identify the suspects and recover the stolen weapon and mobile phone.