BREAKING: Gunmen Ambush Security Forces in Kebbi — Soldiers, Police Officers Killed in Deadly Attack

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A deadly ambush by suspected gunmen has claimed the lives of several security personnel and civilians in Giro Masa community of Shanga Local Government Area, intensifying concerns over worsening insecurity in northwest Nigeria.

The attack, which occurred on the night of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, reportedly targeted a joint team of military and police operatives responding to a distress call from residents. According to eyewitness accounts, the security team was ambushed en route and came under heavy gunfire from armed attackers believed to be linked to the notorious Lukuwa bandit group or similar criminal networks operating in the region.

Sources indicate that the gunmen had earlier been sighted moving toward a construction company yard in the Giro Masa area, prompting alarm among residents who quickly alerted authorities. However, the responding security forces were caught in a well-coordinated ambush before reaching the scene.

An unspecified number of Nigerian Army soldiers and Nigeria Police Force officers were reportedly killed in the attack, alongside at least two civilians. As of the time of filing this report, authorities have not released official casualty figures, with operations still ongoing.

Residents described chaotic scenes as gunfire erupted, forcing many to flee into surrounding bushes for safety. “They came into the village, and we alerted security personnel, but they were ambushed on their way,” a local resident recounted.

The incident marks yet another violent episode in Kebbi State, a region increasingly affected by banditry, kidnapping, and coordinated attacks on both civilians and security forces. Analysts warn that the persistence of such assaults points to the growing sophistication and boldness of armed groups operating across state borders in the northwest.

Security sources say reinforcement teams have since been deployed to the area, and a manhunt for the attackers is currently underway. However, neither the Nigerian Army nor the Nigeria Police Force has issued an official statement detailing the full extent of the casualties or the outcome of any counter-operation.

The latest ambush has heightened fear among residents of Shanga and neighbouring communities, many of whom have already endured repeated attacks and displacement in recent months.

Despite ongoing efforts by the Nigerian government to restore stability in the northwest, this incident underscores the persistent and evolving security challenges facing the region.

This is a developing story. More details will be provided as official updates emerge.