Police, Military Neutralise Terrorists, Recover Arms, Motorcycles in Kebbi
By Yusuf Gwandu
The Kebbi State Police Command, in collaboration with the military, says its operatives have neutralised terrorist elements and recovered arms, ammunition, motorcycles and other items during a clearance operation in Gumki Forest, Kangiwa.
The operation was conducted at about 6:05 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, along a known route used by bandits and Lakurawa elements.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, the joint team engaged and neutralised terrorist elements operating in the area.
The statement said the recovered items included 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.
It added that the area remained relatively calm, while joint operations were ongoing to further clear the forest and rid the state of criminal elements.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, commended the operatives for their gallantry and dedication to duty.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to sustaining coordinated and intelligence-led operations with other security agencies to counter banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality in the state.
The commissioner also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
