Tragedy as Soldiers, Police Die in Fresh Ambush in Kebbi
- Nine Nigerian soldiers, policemen and two civilians have been killed in a fresh ambush by suspected gunmen in Kebbi state
- According to eyewitnesses, the attack happened in the Giro Masa community in the Shanga LGA on Tuesday, March 24
- Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state has confirmed the ambush and mourned the demise of the officers and civilians in the attack
Reports have indicated that a deadly ambush by some suspected bandits has claimed the lives of many people, including nine soldiers and a police officer, in the Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi state.
Eyewitnesses disclosed that the attack happened in the Giro Masa community when the assailants suddenly targeted security operatives.
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Channels Television reported that the gunmen, who were suspected of having been operating in the community for a while, were said to have traced the security operatives to a construction company site. The residents were said to have tipped off the security forces, who deployed to the area but were ambushed on their way.
According to eyewitnesses, the assaults happened on Tuesday, March 24, and they might have led to the death of an undisclosed number of security personnel and two civilians.
The incident has been confirmed by Governor Nasir Idris. It was also disclosed that two military trucks were set on fire in the ambush.
Some of the residents who spoke on condition of anonymity said that the scene was chaotic and terrifying, and the community has remained in shock. The incident was yet to be officially confirmed by the military authorities.
Governor Idris visits ambush victims
Governor Nasir Idris visited the mortuary and the accident and emergency unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, where victims of the attack were taken.
While speaking to journalists after visiting the mortuary and the Accident and Emergency unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, on Wednesday, Idris described the attack as barbaric.
He assured that the state government would cover the medical bills of the injured and provide support to the families of the deceased security personnel.
The governor also prayed for the souls of the deceased and reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening security across the state. He later proceeded to the scene of the attack for an on-the-spot assessment.
DHQ announces US soldiers in Nigeria
Barely a month ago, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced the arrival of about 100 military personnel from the United States to Nigeria to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria. It was gathered that they landed at the Bauchi Airfield.
The director of defence information, Major General Samaila Uba, in a statement on Monday, February 16, 2026, said the US soldiers will offer training and intelligence-sharing operations with the Nigerian military. The DHQ maintained that the development followed the engagement between Nigerian and US defence officials and that it was based on the federal government's request.
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Boko Haram kills Borno professor
Legit.ng earlier reported that Professor Abubakar El-Jummah died in Boko Haram captivity after nearly a year.
The family held a funeral prayer in absentia amidst community support and mourning.
Social media reactions highlighted growing concerns over the safety of academics in Northeast Nigeria.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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