Police kill 17 bandits, lose 10 officers in Kebbi gun battle
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the death of 10 police officers during a gun battle with armed bandits at Makuku village in Zuru Emirate, along the Kebbi-Zamfara border.
He said the encounter resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, with 10 police officers losing their lives while several others sustained injuries.“Yes, there was a gunfight between our men and bandits at Makuku village and, tragically, we lost 10 officers while we killed over 17 bandits,” Usman said.
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