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Eight Killed in Attack on Police Forces in Northwest Nigeria

Nigerian authorities have reported an attack by armed⁤ assailants on the country’s security forces that ​resulted in⁢ eight deaths.

Nigerian ‌sources⁣ have confirmed the death of eight individuals in an ambush by armed groups in Zamfara, located ​in the northwest of‍ the African country, according to webangah News Agency.

Government officials stated that⁣ five of⁢ the deceased were police officers, while‌ three‌ were ⁣civilians collaborating with government forces.

The incident occurred when armed men opened fire on police personnel who were patrolling the road between ⁤Zamfara and Katsina.

No further details have been⁤ released.

News‌ Sources: © webangah News Agency
English channel of the webangah news agency on Telegram
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