Ten police personnel and two civilians were killed during a fierce encounter between security operatives and a heavily armed group of suspected bandits in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State.The Kebbi State Police Command disclosed this in a statement made available to our correspondent on Tuesday by its spokesman, SP Bashir Usman, adding that at least 17 suspected bandits were also neutralised during the encounter.The incident occurred at about 9:25 am on Monday along the Rafin Makuku axis, where security personnel intercepted the suspected bandits who were reportedly moving between Zamfara and Kebbi states.Usman said the security personnel engaged the attackers in a gun battle, noting that the number of casualties among the bandits remained subject to further verification.“Several of the attackers were neutralised, with at least 17 suspected bandits so far assessed to have been neutralised,” he said.He added that four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were also burnt during the encounter.According to the police spokesman, the security forces also suffered significant casualties, with 10 police personnel killed and two others injured and receiving medical treatment.“We lost ten gallant Police personnel in the engagement, while two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention,” Usman said.Related NewsEnugu church attack: DSS, others arrest three suspects, recover four AK-47 riflesSEMA conducting fresh registration of Sokoto’s displaced victimsSoldiers battle bandits heading to Kebbi communitiesHe described the deceased officers as brave personnel who paid the ultimate price while defending the people of the state.“Our fallen personnel fought with exceptional courage and professionalism in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the people and the State,” he said.Usman added, “Their bravery, service and sacrifice will be duly honoured and will not be forgotten.”The police also confirmed that two civilians were killed during the encounter.The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. The Kebbi State Police Command disclosed this in a statement made available to our correspondent on Tuesday by its spokesman, SP Bashir Usman, adding that at least 17 suspected bandits were also neutralised during the encounter.The incident occurred at about 9:25 am on Monday along the Rafin Makuku axis, where security personnel intercepted the suspected bandits who were reportedly moving between Zamfara and Kebbi states.Usman said the security personnel engaged the attackers in a gun battle, noting that the number of casualties among the bandits remained subject to further verification.“Several of the attackers were neutralised, with at least 17 suspected bandits so far assessed to have been neutralised,” he said.He added that four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were also burnt during the encounter.According to the police spokesman, the security forces also suffered significant casualties, with 10 police personnel killed and two others injured and receiving medical treatment.“We lost ten gallant Police personnel in the engagement, while two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention,” Usman said.Related NewsEnugu church attack: DSS, others arrest three suspects, recover four AK-47 riflesSEMA conducting fresh registration of Sokoto’s displaced victimsSoldiers battle bandits heading to Kebbi communitiesHe described the deceased officers as brave personnel who paid the ultimate price while defending the people of the state.“Our fallen personnel fought with exceptional courage and professionalism in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the people and the State,” he said.Usman added, “Their bravery, service and sacrifice will be duly honoured and will not be forgotten.”The police also confirmed that two civilians were killed during the encounter.The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. The incident occurred at about 9:25 am on Monday along the Rafin Makuku axis, where security personnel intercepted the suspected bandits who were reportedly moving between Zamfara and Kebbi states.Usman said the security personnel engaged the attackers in a gun battle, noting that the number of casualties among the bandits remained subject to further verification.“Several of the attackers were neutralised, with at least 17 suspected bandits so far assessed to have been neutralised,” he said.He added that four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were also burnt during the encounter.According to the police spokesman, the security forces also suffered significant casualties, with 10 police personnel killed and two others injured and receiving medical treatment.“We lost ten gallant Police personnel in the engagement, while two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention,” Usman said.Related NewsEnugu church attack: DSS, others arrest three suspects, recover four AK-47 riflesSEMA conducting fresh registration of Sokoto’s displaced victimsSoldiers battle bandits heading to Kebbi communitiesHe described the deceased officers as brave personnel who paid the ultimate price while defending the people of the state.“Our fallen personnel fought with exceptional courage and professionalism in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the people and the State,” he said.Usman added, “Their bravery, service and sacrifice will be duly honoured and will not be forgotten.”The police also confirmed that two civilians were killed during the encounter.The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. Usman said the security personnel engaged the attackers in a gun battle, noting that the number of casualties among the bandits remained subject to further verification.“Several of the attackers were neutralised, with at least 17 suspected bandits so far assessed to have been neutralised,” he said.He added that four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were also burnt during the encounter.According to the police spokesman, the security forces also suffered significant casualties, with 10 police personnel killed and two others injured and receiving medical treatment.“We lost ten gallant Police personnel in the engagement, while two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention,” Usman said.Related NewsEnugu church attack: DSS, others arrest three suspects, recover four AK-47 riflesSEMA conducting fresh registration of Sokoto’s displaced victimsSoldiers battle bandits heading to Kebbi communitiesHe described the deceased officers as brave personnel who paid the ultimate price while defending the people of the state.“Our fallen personnel fought with exceptional courage and professionalism in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the people and the State,” he said.Usman added, “Their bravery, service and sacrifice will be duly honoured and will not be forgotten.”The police also confirmed that two civilians were killed during the encounter.The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. “Several of the attackers were neutralised, with at least 17 suspected bandits so far assessed to have been neutralised,” he said.He added that four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were also burnt during the encounter.According to the police spokesman, the security forces also suffered significant casualties, with 10 police personnel killed and two others injured and receiving medical treatment.“We lost ten gallant Police personnel in the engagement, while two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention,” Usman said.Related NewsEnugu church attack: DSS, others arrest three suspects, recover four AK-47 riflesSEMA conducting fresh registration of Sokoto’s displaced victimsSoldiers battle bandits heading to Kebbi communitiesHe described the deceased officers as brave personnel who paid the ultimate price while defending the people of the state.“Our fallen personnel fought with exceptional courage and professionalism in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the people and the State,” he said.Usman added, “Their bravery, service and sacrifice will be duly honoured and will not be forgotten.”The police also confirmed that two civilians were killed during the encounter.The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. He added that four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were also burnt during the encounter.According to the police spokesman, the security forces also suffered significant casualties, with 10 police personnel killed and two others injured and receiving medical treatment.“We lost ten gallant Police personnel in the engagement, while two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention,” Usman said.Related NewsEnugu church attack: DSS, others arrest three suspects, recover four AK-47 riflesSEMA conducting fresh registration of Sokoto’s displaced victimsSoldiers battle bandits heading to Kebbi communitiesHe described the deceased officers as brave personnel who paid the ultimate price while defending the people of the state.“Our fallen personnel fought with exceptional courage and professionalism in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the people and the State,” he said.Usman added, “Their bravery, service and sacrifice will be duly honoured and will not be forgotten.”The police also confirmed that two civilians were killed during the encounter.The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. According to the police spokesman, the security forces also suffered significant casualties, with 10 police personnel killed and two others injured and receiving medical treatment.“We lost ten gallant Police personnel in the engagement, while two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention,” Usman said.Related NewsEnugu church attack: DSS, others arrest three suspects, recover four AK-47 riflesSEMA conducting fresh registration of Sokoto’s displaced victimsSoldiers battle bandits heading to Kebbi communitiesHe described the deceased officers as brave personnel who paid the ultimate price while defending the people of the state.“Our fallen personnel fought with exceptional courage and professionalism in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the people and the State,” he said.Usman added, “Their bravery, service and sacrifice will be duly honoured and will not be forgotten.”The police also confirmed that two civilians were killed during the encounter.The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. “We lost ten gallant Police personnel in the engagement, while two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention,” Usman said.Related NewsEnugu church attack: DSS, others arrest three suspects, recover four AK-47 riflesSEMA conducting fresh registration of Sokoto’s displaced victimsSoldiers battle bandits heading to Kebbi communitiesHe described the deceased officers as brave personnel who paid the ultimate price while defending the people of the state.“Our fallen personnel fought with exceptional courage and professionalism in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the people and the State,” he said.Usman added, “Their bravery, service and sacrifice will be duly honoured and will not be forgotten.”The police also confirmed that two civilians were killed during the encounter.The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. He described the deceased officers as brave personnel who paid the ultimate price while defending the people of the state.“Our fallen personnel fought with exceptional courage and professionalism in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the people and the State,” he said.Usman added, “Their bravery, service and sacrifice will be duly honoured and will not be forgotten.”The police also confirmed that two civilians were killed during the encounter.The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. “Our fallen personnel fought with exceptional courage and professionalism in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the people and the State,” he said.Usman added, “Their bravery, service and sacrifice will be duly honoured and will not be forgotten.”The police also confirmed that two civilians were killed during the encounter.The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. Usman added, “Their bravery, service and sacrifice will be duly honoured and will not be forgotten.”The police also confirmed that two civilians were killed during the encounter.The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. The police also confirmed that two civilians were killed during the encounter.The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, provide care for the injured and sustain operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. “Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. He assured residents that further details on the incident would be released as the situation was fully assessed.“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added. “Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added.