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 Bandits Attack Five Villages in Kebbi, Kill 10, Injure Several     Others


Suspected bandits, identified as Lakurawa terrorists, launched coordinated attacks on five villages in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing at least 10 people and injuring several others.

The affected villages include Birnin Debi, Garin Nagora, Ya Goru, Dan Marke, and Tambo. The assailants stormed the communities at approximately 8:48 p.m. on March 9, 2025, setting houses ablaze and opening fire indiscriminately.

While the identities of most of the deceased remain unknown, several victims have been transported to the Federal Medical Center in Birnin Kebbi for treatment.

In response, Nigerian troops, police, and local vigilante groups have been deployed to the affected areas, and normalcy has reportedly been restored.


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