Eight Killed in Gunmen Attacks on Kebbi Communities

At least eight people have been confirmed dead after suspected gunmen attacked the villages of Kaiwa, Gelawu, and Gebbe in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The Kebbi gunmen attack has triggered widespread panic, forcing many residents to flee their homes to locations they consider safer.

A local source said the attackers stormed the communities unexpectedly, firing sporadically and throwing residents into confusion.

According to the source, the intensity of the assault compelled villagers to abandon their homes in search of safety, describing the incident as the most severe attack the area has experienced in many years.

“The community is traumatized. We have not witnessed this level of violence in a very long time,” the source added.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Kebbi State Police Command, SP Bashir Usman, said seven people died during the attacks, while another victim later succumbed to injuries while receiving medical treatment.

Usman also disclosed that one injured survivor is currently undergoing treatment at a medical facility.

In response to the killings, the police spokesperson said security agencies have intensified patrols and surveillance across the affected communities, with coordinated operations underway to prevent further attacks.