Kebbi: Police launch statewide offensive after deadly attacks, recover weapons

Author: Mikal AttahPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Kebbi: Police launch statewide offensive after deadly attacks, recover weapons

The Kebbi State Police has initiated a security offensive following coordinated bandit attacks in Shanga Local Government Area that resulted in at least 44 deaths. Affected villages, including Gebe and Kalkami, experienced simultaneous assaults. Clearance operations are underway with massive security deployments, and two AK-47 rifles were recovered along the Illo-Kamba axis.

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