Friday, September 4, 2026 - Bandits have launched a fresh attack on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing five residents and abducting several others.
The attack occurred despite the security alert raised by the
Sokoto State Police Command following intelligence reports of a planned attack
by suspected bandits in Kebbe LGA.
In a post on Friday, Crisis Reporter in the North-West
region, Bakastine, said via his X handle that the attackers spent several hours
inside Girkau community during the invasion, leaving residents with nowhere
safe to seek shelter.
Bakastine reported that five residents were killed and four
others injured, while a large number of cattle were rustled.
He further reported that the bandits killed one person in
Dukura and another in Jabga, both in Girkau Ward.
Two other people were injured during the attack, while a
vigilante was also abducted and his locally made gun taken by the attackers.
DAILY POST had earlier reported that suspected bandits
demanded a N40 million levy from residents of Kebbe town and threatened to
attack the community if the demand was not met.
The fresh attack has heightened concerns over the security
situation in Kebbe LGA amid renewed bandit activities in the area.
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