Gunmen have killed nine soldiers and one police officer, alongside several civilians, in a deadly ambush at Giro Masa community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Governor Nasir Idris confirmed the incident on Wednesday while speaking to journalists after visiting victims at the mortuary and the Accident and Emergency unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital in Birnin Kebbi.
The attack, which occurred on Tuesday night, also saw the assailants set ablaze two military gun trucks, intensifying the scale of the assault.
Describing the incident as tragic, Governor Idris assured that the state government would cover the medical expenses of the injured and provide support to the families of the deceased security personnel.
“This is a sad incident. These are the soldiers who protect the lives of Kebbi residents, yet they found themselves in this situation. The Kebbi State Government will not relent in its efforts to protect the lives of its citizens,” he said.
The governor also offered prayers for the deceased and reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening security across the state. He has since proceeded to the scene of the attack for an on-the-spot assessment.
