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The Digest:


The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that 33 people were killed in an attack on Bui District in Arewa Local Government Area following a deadly confrontation with suspected Lakurawa militants attempting to rustle cattle. Police spokesman Bashir Usman stated in a release that preliminary investigations indicate the militants crossed from Gudu Local Government Area in neighbouring Sokoto State. Residents from Mamunu, Awasaka, Tungan Tsoho, and other villages mobilised in response to the intrusion, leading to a fatal confrontation with the armed group. The Police Command has deployed additional personnel and operational assets in collaboration with the military and other security agencies, with sustained area domination patrols underway to restore stability. Authorities expressed deep regret over the loss of lives and urged residents to report suspicious movements through official channels rather than engage directly.

Key Points:
  • The 33 deaths highlight the deadly consequences of community self-defence against armed groups.
  • It underscores the security vacuum, forcing residents to confront heavily armed militants.
  • Victims' families mourn, while security forces intensify operations to prevent further attacks.
  • This signals the expanding reach of the Lakurawa militants into Kebbi from Sokoto.
  • The timing, with ongoing patrols, aims to restore stability.
Police confirm 33 killed in Kebbi after residents confronted suspected Lakurawa cattle rustlers, as security forces deploy to affected areas.

Sources: Channels Television,