Fresh attacks displace Sokoto communities, over 300 cattle rustled

Communities in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State are reeling from fresh attacks that have forced hundreds to flee their homes. Residents began arriving in Kebbe town on Saturday evening, seeking refuge from ongoing violence. Many displaced individuals, including women, children, and the elderly, arrived with minimal possessions and spent the night exposed to the elements.

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People started arriving in Kebbe around 8 pm yesterday. Women, children and elderly people are among them. Some of them spent the night in the rain because there was nowhere for them to stay.

Local sources reported that suspected bandits rustled more than 300 cattle and seven camels from Ungushi and Gwandi communities during the assaults. While the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed due to communication difficulties, several men were reportedly killed. Two injured individuals are receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Kebbe.

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More people are still coming this morning. We were also told that over 300 cattle and seven camels were rustled from Ungushi and Gwandi.

The latest violence occurred just a day after the Sokoto State Police Command acknowledged a prior attack on Kebbe town by suspected Lakurawa militants. Reports from that incident described armed men on motorcycles invading the area, accompanied by gunfire and looting that affected shops, vehicles, and even the General Hospital. The police stated they were gathering information on the earlier attack.

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We know that some men were killed, but we cannot give the exact number yet. The situation is still unfolding, and people are still coming out of the affected villages.