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Kebbi State Police Command operatives have successfully killed a member of the Lakurawa terrorist group and recovered 33 cows. The incident occurred along the Kamba-Kangiwa road in Dandi Local Government Area when the bandits attempted to rustle livestock from a farmhouse.
In a tragic incident, two police officers were killed during an attack by suspected bandits at a checkpoint in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The assailants opened fire indiscriminately before fleeing the scene.
The Kebbi State Government has inaugurated a newly built secretariat complex in Gwadangaji, designed to serve over 25,000 civil servants. The event was attended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and key state officials.
A suspected attack by Lakurawa terrorists has left numerous individuals feared dead in various rural communities within the Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Survivors report the attackers began firing indiscriminately on residents during their incursion.
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to visit Kebbi State on Saturday to inaugurate several projects and attend the prestigious Argungu International Fishing Festival as a Special Guest of Honour.
The Argungu Fishing Festival for 2026 is currently taking place in Kebbi State, drawing cultural enthusiasts from across Nigeria and beyond. This year’s festivities include exciting activities such as racing and international catapulting competitions.
Misconceptions about child malnutrition and delays in seeking medical attention are contributing to a significant number of preventable child deaths in Kebbi State. Between January and September 2025, 608 severely malnourished children died across 21 treatment centres.
The Argungu Fishing Festival, having originated in 1934 as a peace initiative following years of conflict between the Sokoto Caliphate and the Kebbi Kingdom, is making a comeback in February 2026.
