A major gunbattle in Kebbi State on 10 August 2026 left 10 police officers, two civilians and 17 suspected bandits dead, underscoring the persistent threat from armed groups operating across the Kebbi-Zamfara corridor. This Security Update examines the wider deterioration in northwestern Nigeria, the growing mobility and resilience of bandit networks, implications for road movement and remote operations, and the near-term outlook. It also includes a specific travel advisory for foreign personnel operating in or travelling through northern Nigeria.
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This publication is an analytical assessment based on information available at the publication date. Judgements may change as new information becomes available.