Archive · 11 Aug 2026
10 Nigerian police officers killed in gunbattle with rebels
In a country called Nigeria, far from big cities, there are people called rebels who cause danger.
They ride motorcycles and carry many guns.
The police wanted to stop them so people could be safe.
The police found the rebels near a place called Zamfara state.
A big fight with guns happened between them.
Sadly, ten police officers died in the fight.
Two more police officers were hurt, and doctors are helping them.
Seventeen rebels and two other people also died.
The police spokesman said the officers who died were very brave.
The fight happened in a place called Sakaba, in Kebbi state.
A gunbattle in Nigeria's Kebbi state killed 10 police officers, two civilians, and 17 rebels.
The clash occurred Monday in the Sakaba council area, near the border with Zamfara state.
The rebels were heavily armed and riding motorcycles when intercepted by security forces.
Two police officers were injured and are receiving medical attention.
Police spokesperson Bashir Usman confirmed the deaths in a statement on Tuesday.
- Who
- Nigerian police officers and rebels in an armed clash, reported by police spokesperson Bashir Usman.
- What
- A gunbattle left 10 police officers, two civilians, and 17 rebels dead; two police officers were injured.
- When
- Monday, with authorities reporting the incident on Tuesday.
- Where
- Sakaba council area of Kebbi state, near the border with Zamfara state, in northern Nigeria.
- Why
- Heavily armed rebels riding motorcycles were intercepted by security forces in a region where armed gangs frequently raid towns and villages.
- Police officers killed
- 10
- Rebels killed
- 17
- Civilians killed
- 2
- Police officers injured
- 2
- Location
- Sakaba council area, Kebbi state, Nigeria
- Date of clash
- Monday
- Rebels' transport
- Motorcycles
- Reported by
- Police spokesperson Bashir Usman