Militants attack Kebbe town, soldiers feared dead in Sokoto
A large group of suspected Lakurawa militants reportedly stormed Kebbe town in Sokoto State, clashing with security forces and causing panic among residents. The attackers engaged soldiers in a gun battle and targeted shops, a hospital, and vehicles. Bashar Altine, a security expert, said four soldiers were allegedly killed, though this has not been independently confirmed. Police spokesman DSP Ahmed Rufai acknowledged the incident but stated that details were still being gathered.
What happened
- Over 300 militants on motorcycles reportedly invaded Kebbe town, attacking at about 10 a.m.
- The militants clashed with soldiers at a military base and later moved into the town's center, breaking into shops and stealing mobile phones and bread.
- Attackers damaged a military vehicle and vandalized cars at the General Hospital, also seizing mobile phones from patients.
- Four motorcycles belonging to residents were allegedly taken by the militants as they withdrew from Kebbe.
- The attackers later moved towards Ungushi town, with no confirmed casualties among the militants as of the time of reporting.
