Kebbi soldiers ambush killing leaves nine soldiers and one police officer dead as Governor Idris reacts to tragic attack in Shanga LGA
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, Nigeria, on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, in Birnin Kebbi, expressed deep shock over the killing of security personnel in a violent ambush that occurred in Giro Masa community, Shanga Local Government Area, an attack that left nine soldiers and one police officer dead alongside several civilian casualties.
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Nasir Idris made the remarks while speaking to journalists after visiting the Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, where injured victims were receiving treatment, as well as the mortuary where the bodies of the deceased personnel were deposited.
The Kebbi State governor described the incident as a tragic loss, stressing that the slain security operatives were actively engaged in protecting lives and property when they were attacked in what appears to be a coordinated assault by armed gunmen.
The Kebbi soldiers ambush killing also reportedly resulted in the destruction of two military gun trucks, which were set ablaze during the violent encounter, further highlighting the severity of the attack.
Governor Idris assured residents that the state government would shoulder the medical expenses of the injured and extend support to the families of the fallen personnel, describing it as a duty of responsibility and honour to those who paid the ultimate price in service to the state.
He further visited affected hospital units and carried out an on-the-spot assessment of the situation, while calling for calm among residents as security agencies continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Military authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident, as uncertainty remains over the full details of the operation during which the ambush occurred.
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The attack adds to growing security concerns in parts of northern Nigeria, where armed groups continue to target both civilians and security forces in escalating violence.
