Banditry: Kebbi Gov Idris holds emergency security meeting

Author: Haruna AliyuPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Banditry: Kebbi Gov Idris holds emergency security meeting

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has convened an emergency security meeting following recent bandit attacks. The meeting, held Friday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, aimed to strengthen security coordination. Governor Idris expressed concern and vowed to crack down on informants, urging residents to cooperate with security agencies.

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