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. The exact number of casualties among security personnel remains unclear, though two community members were confirmed dead, according to local sources, Channels reports. Eyewitnesses said the attackers had been operating within the community and nearby areas before being tracked to a construction company yard. During the attack, the assailants reportedly set two military gun trucks on fire. People were running in all directions as the gunmen fired at the soldiers and set the trucks ablaze,” the resident added.

Source: Punch March 25, 2026 15:18 UTC