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