Dalena Reporters l December 29, 2025
Gunmen suspected to be Islamic terrorists launched a deadly assault on the Gebbe community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, leaving an undetermined number of residents feared dead and many others injured amid widespread panic, sources reported. The attackers stormed the community without warning on Monday, firing sporadically and causing residents to flee to nearby bushes and neighbouring villages in search of safety, according to eyewitness accounts describing the violence as unprecedented for the area.
Security forces have been deployed to the scene as Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the assault and said officers were on the ground assessing the situation and working to determine the number of casualties and injuries, with an official statement expected soon, the police spokesperson told media.
Residents appealed urgently to the state government and security agencies for reinforcements, saying the community has been left traumatised and fearful after experiencing such intense violence for the first time in years. The scale of the attack and displacement has made it difficult to immediately account for all victims, prompting calls for swift government intervention to restore calm and protect vulnerable populations in the affected villages.