The Kebi State Police Command has confirmed hat Lakurawa terrorists killed at least 33 residents in series of attacks on some communities in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The group launched the attacks on the communities on Wednesday.
In a statement on Thursday, spokesperson of the police spokesperson, Bashir Usman, detailed that the insurgents invaded the communities to rustle cattle but were confronted by residents.
He added that the terrorists entered the communities from Gudu local government area of Sokoto State.
“The command deeply regrets the loss of thirty-three innocent lives and extends its heartfelt condolences to the families affected and the entire Arewa community,” the statement reads.
“Preliminary investigations confirm that armed Lakurawa militants entered the area to rustle cattle. The assailants are believed to have crossed into the district from Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
“Residents from Mamunu, Awasaka, Tungan Tsoho, Makangara, Kanzo, Gorun Naidal, and Dan Mai Ago mobilized in response, during which the fatal confrontation occurred.
“The Command emphasizes that incidents involving armed criminal elements require coordinated security intervention.
“Members of the public are urged to promptly report suspicious movements through established security channels rather than engage directly, as such confrontations pose grave risks.”
The Kebbi police spokesperson said security operatives have been mobilised to the communities.
In March 2025, six members of a vigilance group in Kebbi were killed by bandits following a cattle rustling incident in Dan Tulu and Rusakde villages, Arewa LGA of Kebbi.
