Reports have indicated that a deadly ambush by some suspected bandits has claimed the lives of many people, including nine soldiers and a police officer, in the Shanga local government area of Kebbi State.

Eyewitnesses disclosed that the attack happened in the Giro Masa community when the assailants suddenly targeted security operatives.

Channels Television reported that the gunmen, who were suspected of having been operating in the community for a while, were said to have traced the security operatives to a construction company site. The residents were said to have tipped off the security forces, who deployed to the area but were ambushed on their way.

According to eyewitnesses, the assaults happened on Tuesday, March 24, and it might have led to the death of an undisclosed number of security personnel and two civilians.

The incident has been confirmed by Governor Nasir Idris.

Source: Legit.ng