Armed attack (press report) — Kebbi
« Gunmen kill police inspector, 11 others in Kebbi »
What's happening
Suspected Lakurawa/Mamudawa terrorists attacked villages in the Besse/Shanga riverine areas of Kebbi State, Nigeria, between October 22 and 28, burning houses and looting property. Police reported 12 deaths including a police inspector, while locals claimed over 23 people were killed, and many residents fled their communities.
How solid is this record
Corroborated, not yet confirmed- ReportedAt least one source describes it
- Corroborated2 independent newsrooms
- ConfirmedThree independent newsrooms, or an authority
2 independent newsrooms describe this. An official source is still missing to close the record.
What this is based on
2 sources · 0 countries
- Press2
- Country not identified2 sources
- dailytrust.comPressGunmen kill police inspector, 11 others in Kebbi
- punchng.comPressLakurawa kills police inspector, 11 civilians in Kebbi
Corroboration under way
One piece is missing to confirm
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What's missing to corroborate
- An official source (local authority, prefecture, ministry)
- A third independent newsroom
- A witness on the ground to pin the exact area
Affected areas
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