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The Nigerian Police Force has held a memorial service in honour of 10 gallant officers of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) who lost their lives in the line of duty during an operation in Kebbi.
The sister soldiers were killed in an encounter with suspected bandits along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area, Kebbi State, on 10th August, 2026.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Force on its official X handle on Monday.
The service which took place at the Force’s Headquarters in Abuja was filled with senior Police officers, colleagues and families of the deceased who gathered to pay tribute and pray for the souls of the fallen officers.
According to the statement, the officers were among personnel who engaged a heavily armed group of bandits moving between Zamfara and Kebbi States.
The encounter resulted in significant losses to the attackers, while the Police personnel fought with courage and determination in defence of lives and national security.
In his remarks, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, described the fallen officers as gallant personnel who paid the supreme price while serving, protecting and defending lives and property.
He extended the deepest condolences of the Nigeria Police Force to their families, assuring them that the Force would continue to support them and ensure that the sacrifices of their loved ones are never forgotten.
The IGP declared that the Force would not be intimidated or relent in the fight against banditry, terrorism and other forms of violent criminality.
He stressed that the sacrifices of the fallen heroes would not be allowed to be in vain, assuring that efforts would continue to identify, pursue and bring to justice those responsible for attacks on Police personnel and innocent citizens.
In his remarks, CP Abayomi Shogunle, Commander, Special Intervention Squad, noted that subsequent operational assessments indicated that the losses inflicted on the attackers were significantly higher than the initial assessment.
He stressed that the morale of the SIS must not be allowed to waver, urging personnel to continue the fight with the same courage and determination demonstrated by their fallen colleagues.
On behalf of the bereaved families, Grace Bala Buba, daughter of one of the fallen officers, expressed appreciation to the Nigeria Police Force for honouring their loved ones and for the support extended to the families.
The IGP, while paying tribute to the fallen officers, urged Police personnel to remember them with pride and gratitude and to draw renewed determination from their sacrifice.
He reaffirmed the Force’s commitment in sustaining operations against banditry, terrorism and other forms of violent criminality, strengthen collaboration with relevant stakeholders, and pursue all persons responsible for attacks on Police personnel and innocent citizens, ensuring that the sacrifices of the fallen heroes are not in vain.