Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- Suspected Mamudawa/Lakurawa terrorists have killed a police inspector and 11 civilians in attacks on Waiwayi and Kystu villages in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the killings, saying the inspector died during an exchange of gunfire with the attackers.

The command's spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a telephone conversation with our correspondent.

Usman said the inspector's identity had yet to be released pending the conclusion of investigations.

"Yes, there was an attack on the villages of Waiwayi and Kystu by suspected Mamudawa, and unfortunately, during an exchange of fire, they killed one police inspector. I can't give you his name yet ti...