# Firefight in northwestern Nigeria kills 10 police, 17 bandits

A gun battle broke out between Nigerian police and suspected bandits in the northwest, leaving 10 officers and 17 attackers dead. The clash underscores the persistent insecurity and armed violence plaguing the region.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/11/dozens-killed-in-firefight-between-nigerian-armed-group-and-police?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:44:10 +0000