10 POLICE OFFICERS AND 17 SUSPECTED BANDITS KILLED IN KEBBI CLASH
August 11, 2026 — Kebbi State, Nigeria: Nigeria's security situation has come under renewed attention following a deadly clash between police officers and suspected bandits in Kebbi State. According to the Nigeria Police Force, 10 police officers and 17 suspected bandits were killed during a gun battle in the Sakaba Local Government Area of the state. Two civilians were also reported dead, while two police officers sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment. The confrontation reportedly occurred on Monday after security personnel intercepted a large group of heavily armed men travelling on motorcycles near the border area between Kebbi and Zamfara states. The region has experienced repeated attacks by armed groups involved in kidnapping, robbery and other violent criminal activities. POLICE SUFFER HEAVY LOSSES The deaths of the 10 officers represent a significant loss for Nigeria's security forces. The Nigeria Police Force has expresse...