Authorities say 10 Nigerian police officers were killed in gunbattle with rebels in the north
Summary
A fight between rebels and police in northern Nigeria left 10 police officers, 2 civilians, and 17 rebels dead. The battle happened in Kebbi state near Zamfara, where armed groups often attack towns.Key Facts
- The clash took place on Monday in Sakaba council area, Kebbi state, Nigeria.
- 10 police officers were killed and 2 were injured.
- Two civilians also died during the gunbattle.
- 17 rebels died in the encounter with police.
- The rebels were heavily armed and riding motorcycles.
- They were near the border with Zamfara state, a region known for frequent armed raids on towns.
- Police spokesperson Bashir Usman provided the official statement about the incident.
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