Police and Military Neutralize Terrorists in Kebbi Operation
On September 14, 2026, at approximately 6:05 am, the Kebbi State Police Command, in collaboration with the military, executed a clearance operation in Gumki Forest, Kangiwa. This operation aimed to dismantle criminal and terrorist networks utilizing the forest as a hideout.
Police Public Relations Officer SP Bashir Usman reported that the joint security team engaged and neutralized several suspected terrorist elements. During the operation, security forces recovered significant items, including one PKT rifle with 174 rounds of live ammunition, one AK-47 rifle with 14 rounds of live ammunition, a pair of military camouflage uniforms, a pair of boots, two mobile phones, charms, and four motorcycles.
The Gumki Forest has been identified as a known route for bandits and members of the Lakurawa group, emphasizing the ongoing efforts by security agencies to combat terrorism in the region.
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