8 articles tagged with “Kebbi State”
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists killed at least 34 fasting Muslims in coordinated attacks on rural communities in Kebbi State, marking the latest escalation in Nigeria's multi-front security crisis as courts proceed with prosecutions of earlier atrocities.
As the holy month of Ramadan commences, Nigerian political and religious leaders are distributing food aid to millions whilst police call for peaceful observance amid economic hardship.
The arrival of 100 American soldiers in Maiduguri marks a significant escalation in international counter-insurgency efforts, even as terrorist groups extend their reach beyond traditional strongholds, now demanding ransoms from communities as far as Kebbi State.
Security forces in Kebbi State successfully repelled an attack by armed bandits along the Maje border road in Bagudo Local Government Area, highlighting ongoing security challenges in northwestern Nigeria.
Northern Nigeria's security crisis deepens as suspected Lakurawa militants kill 33 people in Kebbi State, while separate terrorist groups demand N100 million ransom from vulnerable communities.
Fresh terrorist demands in Kebbi State and the lynching of an alleged gunrunner in Niger highlight Nigeria's deepening security crisis, as authorities pursue justice for the 2022 Owo church massacre.
As Ramadan commenced on February 18, 2026, state governments across Nigeria have introduced policy adjustments including reduced working hours for civil servants, while religious enforcement bodies issue dress code restrictions and health experts provide fasting guidance.
A boat capsized in Yauri Local Government Area shortly after a wedding ceremony, killing 14 people—mostly women—in the latest incident highlighting Nigeria's persistent transportation and security challenges.