Nigeria, April 26 -- A divisional police officer and eight other officers on Sunday lost their lives in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State while repelling an attack by bandits.

Two vigilante members were also killed by the bandits in the incident.

The police spokesperson in Kebbi, Nafi'u Abubakar, told PREMIUM TIMES that the officers responded to distress calls following the attack on Sunday night.

Mr Abubakar said the bandits launched the attack at Makuku and surrounding villages in Sakaba council area.

"Upon arrival in the area, the police engaged the criminals in a fire fight. Unfortunately, the the DPO and eight of his men and two vigilante members paid the supreme call defending their fatherland," Mr Abubakar said.

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