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Police Confirm Three Killed, Inspector Injured in Kebbi Violence

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October 27, 2026

Kebbi violence leaves three people dead and a police inspector injured, as reprisal attacks force residents to flee communities in Koko-Besse LGA

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that three people were killed and a police inspector injured during violence along the Besse/Shanga riverine axis, following rumours of cattle rustling and a possible attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists.

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The violence also triggered reprisal attacks and the displacement of residents from communities in Koko-Besse Local Government Area of the state.

The police spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed the development to PUNCH on Tuesday while responding to a viral video showing residents fleeing their communities towards Koko town over reported security threats.

Usman said the crisis began with rumours that suspected Lakurawa terrorists had rustled cattle and were planning an attack in the area. The reports prompted the mobilisation of local vigilantes known as Yan Sakai across several villages.

According to the police spokesperson, the situation escalated on October 22, 2026, when armed Yan Sakai members reportedly attacked Samanaji Market.

“On 22/10/2026, heavily armed Yan Sakai stormed Samanaji Market, killed three Fulani, injured three others and injured a Police Inspector who was deployed with Police teams to restore peace,” Usman said.

He explained that the displacement of residents followed subsequent reprisal attacks in Karwa, Tunga Hako and Buma villages, where several Fulani settlements were reportedly burnt.

“The present displacement is an offshoot of subsequent reprisal showdowns across Karwa, Tunga Hako and Buma villages where several Fulani settlements were burnt,” he stated.

The police spokesperson said the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Hadejia, had deployed additional police personnel and joint security teams to the affected areas to prevent further violence.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, has since deployed additional Police and joint security teams to dominate the space and prevent further escalation, while investigation is ongoing,” Usman added.

The command urged residents to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information that could heighten tensions or worsen the security situation.

“Residents are urged to remain calm and disregard unverified narratives,” Usman said.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of residents fleeing affected communities along the Besse/Shanga riverine axis.

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The police have not disclosed the number of people displaced or the full extent of the damage caused by the reported attacks. Investigations into the violence are ongoing.

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October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.