Suspected bandits have launched a coordinated night attack on several communities in Kebbi State, leaving homes destroyed and an undisclosed number of casualties. Eyewitnesses and local sources said the assailants set several houses ablaze, forcing residents to flee their homes to safety. Confirming the incident on Monday, the Kebbi State Police Command described the attack as coordinated. Local sources also confirmed that Kawara village was extensively burnt, along with parts of Tungar Bori and nearby settlements. The latest attack highlights growing security concerns in border communities between Kebbi State and Niger State, where residents continue to face recurring violence and displacement.

Source: Punch April 06, 2026 19:04 UTC