# Dozens killed in firefight between Nigerian armed group and police

https://mins.news/en/item/19220

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-11 14:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/11/dozens-killed-in-firefight-between-nigerian-armed-group-and-police?traffic_source=rss

> Dozens of people were killed in a firefight between a Nigerian armed group and police. Police said 17 suspected gang members and two civilians also died in Kebbi State.

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