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Militants Kill 10 in Kebbi State Security Ambush

3/26/2026

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Armed militants ambushed Kebbi state security forces, killing nine soldiers, a police officer, and one resident.
The attack occurred late Tuesday in the Shanga council area as forces responded to a distress call.
Yahaya Sarki, spokesman for the Kebbi state government, reported the incident and shared images of burned vehicles.
The incident adds to ongoing violence in Nigeria's conflict-affected regions where armed groups frequently target security personnel.

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Armed militants ambushed Kebbi state security forces, killing nine soldiers, a police officer, and one resident.
The attack occurred late Tuesday in the Shanga council area as forces responded to a distress call.
Yahaya Sarki, spokesman for the Kebbi state government, reported the incident and shared images of burned vehicles.
The incident adds to ongoing violence in Nigeria's conflict-affected regions where armed groups frequently target security personnel.