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Kebbi State government to support families of 10 police officers killed in terror attack
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Kebbi State government to support families of 10 police officers killed in terror attack

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kebbi State government pledges support for families of 10 police officers killed by terrorists.
  • The officers were ambushed in the Rafin Makuku area of Sakaba Local Government Area.
  • The Inspector General of Police vowed to arrest the perpetrators and establish a new police squadron in the state.

The Kebbi State government has pledged to support the families of 10 police officers and others who were killed in a terrorist ambush. The attack occurred along the Rafin Makuku axis in the Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Governor Nasir Idris made the commitment during a visit from a delegation sent by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu. The delegation, led by Deputy Inspector General of Police for Operations, Umar Shehu-Nadada, met with the governor at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. Governor Idris extended his condolences to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for the loss of the officers, emphasizing their role in assisting other security agencies to combat terrorism.

"It is our tradition in Kebbi to assist the families of fallen officers who died in the line of duty," Governor Idris stated. "The Kebbi Government will come to the aid of the families of these officers who paid the supreme price."

I want to condole the IGP and the NPF over the sudden death of these officers. It is our tradition in Kebbi to assist the families of fallen officers who died in the line of duty. The Kebbi Government will come to the aid of the families of these officers who paid the supreme price.

— Governor Nasir IdrisThe Kebbi State Governor expressed condolences and pledged government support for the families of the slain police officers.

Representing the IGP, DIG Operations conveyed the police chief's condolences to the governor, the people of Kebbi, and the families of the deceased officers. He assured that the NPF would exert all possible efforts to apprehend the individuals responsible for the attack and bring them to justice. "Please rest assured that we are not going to relent in our efforts. All the attackers will be arrested and brought to book," he vowed.

In a move to enhance security in the state, the IGP also disclosed plans to establish a new police squadron in Kebbi. The governor was commended for his administration's support of the police force within the state.

Please rest assured that we are not going to relent in our efforts. All the attackers will be arrested and brought to book.

— DIG Umar Shehu-NadadaThe Deputy Inspector General of Police vowed that the perpetrators of the attack would be apprehended and prosecuted.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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