Gunmen Attack Security Team In Kebbi, Kill Police Officer And Nine Soldiers

A police officer and nine soldiers were reportedly killed after gunmen ambushed a security team in the Giro Masa community, Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Security operatives, who had been working in the area for some time, were said to have tracked the gunmen to a construction company’s premises.

Following a tip-off from residents, soldiers were sent to take control of the location, but they were attacked on their way to the site.

During the ambush, the police officer and the soldiers were killed, and two military trucks were also burned by the gunmen.

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris later visited the Accident and Emergency unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital in Birnin Kebbi, where the injured victims were being treated.

Speaking to journalists after the visit, the governor described the attack as tragic.

He assured residents that the state government would pay for the treatment of those injured and support the families of the fallen security personnel.

“Everybody knows that government of Kebbi doesn’t play with security issues. We are here, we have seen things by ourselves.

“And we have directed the CMD of the hospital to ensure they do the needful for those that are receiving treatment,” he said.

“And at the same time, for those that lost their life, the government of Kebbi will do everything possible to assist the family.

“It is a great loss and it is a very sad situation. But we have to accept what has happened in good faith.”

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