Kebbi State, Nigeria — At least nine Nigerian military personnel were killed and several others injured on Wednesday after gunmen ambushed a patrol near the army base in Shanga District, located in northwestern Kebbi State, security sources and local officials reported.
The troops were on a routine patrol when assailants opened fire on their unit close to the military facility, according to multiple security sources familiar with the incident. The attackers escaped the scene, and details about their identity or motive were not immediately clear.
Local officials confirmed that several soldiers sustained injuries during the assault and were evacuated to nearby medical facilities for treatment. State authorities have yet to provide an official casualty figure beyond the initial toll, but community sources corroborated that nine soldiers were killed in the violence.
The region has seen frequent clashes between security forces and non‑state armed groups, who frequently target patrols, checkpoints, and isolated communities.
Nigerian military command in the area is expected to issue a formal statement once assessments of the attack are complete, including details about the perpetrators and any planned military response.
