Key facts
- Ten Nigerian police officers were killed in a gunbattle with rebels.
- The incident took place in the Sakaba council area of Kebbi state.
- Two civilians and 17 rebels were also killed.
- Authorities confirmed the deaths on Tuesday.
Ten Nigerian police officers were killed in a gunbattle with rebels in the Sakaba council area of Kebbi state, authorities announced Tuesday. The clash, which occurred Monday, also resulted in the deaths of two civilians and 17 rebels, according to police spokesperson Bashir Usman.