Nigeria, March 25 -- At least nine soldiers, one police officer, and a civilian were killed on Tuesday in an ambush by suspected Lakurawa terrorists in the Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The security personnel were reportedly on a mission to monitor and curb insurgent activities in the region when their vehicle was attacked.

On Wednesday, Governor Nasir Idris visited the wounded survivors at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Birnin Kebbi. The remains of the fallen soldiers were deposited at the mortuary of the hospital.

The governor condemned the attack as "barbaric" and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to the safety of Kebbi's residents.

"This is a tragic incident. These soldiers were dedicated to protecting th...