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10 police officers, 2 civilians killed in Kebbi battle with bandits

A clash in Kebbi State resulted in the deaths of ten police officers and two civilians, with 17 suspected bandits also reported killed.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A firefight in Kebbi State, Nigeria, has led to the deaths of ten police officers and two civilians. This incident occurred when police intercepted a heavily armed group along the Rafin Makuku axis in the Sakaba Local Government Area, according to reports.

In the encounter, police stated that at least 17 suspected bandits were also killed. The details surrounding the clash were confirmed by sources from both local police and media reports.

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