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At Least 33 Killed in Kebbi State Cattle-Rustling Attack

February 20, 2026
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At least 33 people have been killed in an attack on Bui District in Arewa Local Government Area, Kebbi State, police have confirmed.

Spokesman Bashir Usman said suspected cattle rustlers, believed to be Lakurawa militants, carried out the assault after crossing into the area from Gudu Local Government Area in neighbouring Sokoto State.

“The Command, in collaboration with the military and other security agencies, has deployed additional personnel and operational assets to the affected area,” Usman said. “Sustained patrols are underway to restore and maintain stability.”

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Residents from several villages, including Mamunu, Awasaka, Tungan Tsoho, Makangara, Kanzo, Gorun Naidal, and Dan Mai Ago, reportedly mobilised in response to the intrusion, leading to a deadly confrontation with the armed group.

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Survivors described the attackers as highly organised, opening fire on civilians and triggering panic that forced many residents to flee their homes.

Police urged locals not to confront armed groups directly and to report suspicious movements through established security channels, warning that such confrontations carry serious risks.

Authorities say tracking and security operations are ongoing to secure the communities and prevent the assailants from escaping.

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Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa

Prosper Okoye

Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa

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