Nigeria, July 12 -- Three police officers were killed on Friday evening in Kebbi State during a battle between the police and suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group.

The incident occurred at Zogirma in the Bunza Local Government Area after officers intercepted the terrorists moving to attack commuters on the Zogirma/Tilli road.

The police spokesperson in the state, Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the incident.

He said several terrorists were "neutralised" during the encounter, with others escaping into a nearby forest with injuries.

"Regrettably, three brave police officers lost their lives during the encounter," he said.

He said the terrorists fled before a reinforcement from the Zogirma police division, backed by the No 36 Pol...