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Nigerian soldiers, policemen killed in gunmen ambush — Report

Armed gunmen ambushed security forces in the Giro Masa community of Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi State, on Tuesday night, killing several soldiers.

 

Armed gunmen ambushed security forces in the Giro Masa community of Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi State, on Tuesday night, killing several soldiers.

 

According to Channels TV, the soldiers, who were responding to reports of armed men at a local construction yard, were ambushed along the way.

 

The gunmen, believed to have been operating in the area for some time, were reportedly traced by security forces to a construction company yard.

 

Following a tip-off from residents, soldiers were dispatched to secure the site—but were ambushed along the way.

 

Eyewitnesses also said the assault, which occurred Tuesday night, may have resulted in the deaths of an undisclosed number of military personnel and two civilians.

 

In the conflict, military trucks were said to have been set on fire.

 

The military authorities have yet to officially comment on the incident.

 

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Governor Nasir Idris confirmed the deadly attack, which happened on Tuesday night.

 

 

Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely since 2021. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. 📞 +2349058501092, +2348137827714 ✉️ akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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