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The police spokesperson in Kebbi, Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed this to PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday.
He said the police had deployed more officers to the affected areas
Mr Abubakar said the attack occurred late Thursday in the communities at the state’s boundaries with Zamfara and Niger states.
He identified some of the affected communities as Koro, Kimpi, Gaya, Dimi, Zutu, Rafin Gora and Iguenge all of which he described as difficult to access from Kebbi State.
Mr Abubakar said many persons were yet to be accounted for as many fled during the attacks to nearby communities for safety.
The official said following the recent invasion of parts of the state by armed bandits from neighbouring states, the police in Kebbi launched ‘Operation Ganuwa’ to forestall attacks on vulnerable communities.