An exchange of fire between security personnel and militants occurred on the 10th in Kebbi State in northwestern Nigeria. As a result, 10 police officers and 2 civilians died, and 17 other militants were shot dead on the spot. In an interview with the media on the 11th, Kebbi State Police said that on the evening of the 10th, local security personnel intercepted a group of militants riding motorbikes from the neighboring state of Zamfara. The two sides immediately exchanged fire. Some of the militants fled the scene after being shot. Police said that 10 police officers and 2 civilians were killed in this exchange of fire, 2 other security personnel were injured, and at least 17 militants were shot dead. In recent years, Nigeria has faced multiple security challenges such as terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry, and armed attacks are frequent.

An exchange of fire between security personnel and militants occurred on the 10th in Kebbi State in northwestern Nigeria. As a result, 10 police officers and 2 civilians died, and 17 other militants were shot dead on the spot. In an interview with the media on the 11th, Kebbi State Police said that on the evening of the 10th, local security personnel intercepted a group of militants riding motorbikes from the neighboring state of Zamfara. The two sides immediately exchanged fire. Some of the militants fled the scene after being shot. Police said that 10 police officers and 2 civilians were killed in this exchange of fire, 2 other security personnel were injured, and at least 17 militants were shot dead. In recent years, Nigeria has faced multiple security challenges such as terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry, and armed attacks are frequent.