The officers were among security personnel deployed to the area to confront armed bandits operating in the community.
Ten police personnel attached to the 44 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Abuja, on special duty in Makuku, Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State, have reportedly been killed by bandits following a gun duel.
The officers were among security personnel deployed to the area to confront armed bandits operating in the community.
According to a police situation report (SITREP) obtained by SaharaReporters, the attack occurred at Makuku village in Sakaba LGA, with the aftermath of the gun battle revealing the deaths of 10 police personnel and two civilians.
The report, dated August 10, 2026, stated that information available to the police at about 7:40 p.m. indicated that the armed bandits had killed the personnel following the gun duel between the Mobile Police Force and the attackers.
