10 Police Officers, 2 Civilians Killed in Kebbi Bandit Clash

Ten police officers and two civilians were killed on Monday, August 10, 2026, during a confrontation with suspected bandits along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria. The police reported that at least 17 suspected bandits were also killed in the encounter, which occurred as security forces intercepted an armed group moving between Zamfara and Kebbi states.

The Kebbi State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Bashir Usman, confirmed the incident, stating that the engagement began around 9:25 a.m. on August 10. He described the police response as an interception of a heavily armed group. "Tragically, we lost 10 gallant police personnel in the engagement, while two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention. Two civilians also lost their lives during the encounter," Usman said. He added that four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were burnt during the confrontation. The police emphasized that the casualty figures remained subject to further verification.

Reports indicate the armed group had moved from the Sangeko Gap area in Zamfara State towards communities in Kebbi. Residents estimated the group comprised about 240...