Suspected Lakurawa bandits have attacked the Zogirma–Tilli Road in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in an attempt to kidnap commuters plying the route.
Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer in Zogirma promptly mobilised a team of officers and rushed to the scene, with reinforcement from the No. 36 Police Mobile Force Squadron in Birnin Kebbi.
A fierce gun duel ensued between the security operatives and the bandits, resulting in the death of three police officers.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar.
The statement added that several of the bandits were neutralised during the exchange of fire. The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, Bello Sani, commended the bravery, resilience, and ultimate sacrifice of the fallen officers.