Gunmen ambush military, police in Kebbi, kill several

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Several military and police officers, along with civilians, were killed in a deadly ambush by gunmen in the Giro Masa community, Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on Tuesday night.

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The exact number of casualties among security personnel remains unclear, though two community members were confirmed dead, according to local sources, Channels reports.

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Eyewitnesses said the attackers had been operating within the community and nearby areas before being tracked to a construction company yard. Acting on a tip from residents, soldiers were dispatched to the site but were ambushed en route.

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During the attack, the assailants reportedly set two military gun trucks on fire.

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A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the incident as chaotic and deadly.

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“The gunmen came into our village and were heading towards the construction company yard. We alerted security personnel, but they were ambushed,” the source said.

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Another local noted the confusion and fear among residents.

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“It was terrifying. People were running in all directions as the gunmen fired at the soldiers and set the trucks ablaze,” the resident added.

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As of press time, there had been no official statement from security authorities regarding the incident.

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As of press time, no official statement had been released by security authorities regarding the incident.

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Shanga Local Government Area, like other parts of Kebbi State, has in recent years witnessed sporadic attacks by armed groups, targeting both security forces and civilians.n

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Such incidents often involve ambushes along highways and in rural communities, with assailants typically fleeing to forested or hard-to-reach areas.

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Security agencies have frequently conducted joint operations to curb these attacks, but challenges in terrain, intelligence, and mobility have hampered complete containment.

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