Kebbi Police Commence Statewide Clearance Operation, Recover 2 AK-47 Rifles

Kebbi Police Commence Statewide Clearance Operation, Recover 2 AK-47 Rifles

By Abdullahi Tukur Birnin Kebbi

In a statement by the Kebbi State Police Command’s Public Relations SP Bashir Usman said the command has responded decisively to the coordinated attack that affected the villages of Gebe, Kalkami, Kawara, Kasoshi, Awaye, Tungar Rini, Binuwa, and Dabe in the Shanga Local Government Area of the state, resulting in 44 casualties during Easter.

The statement stated that, in line with directives of the Inspector‑General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan, the Command has launched a comprehensive clearance operation across the State to prevent and combat banditry and violent crimes.

According to the statement, following the attack, massive deployments of police and other security agencies have been made, leading to the return of relative calm in the affected areas, and an investigation has commenced.

It’s said that the ongoing clearance operation targets high‑risk areas, including farmlands, forests, border communities, and remote settlements. It features coordinated patrols, intelligence‑based stop‑and‑search operations, and joint actions with other security agencies.

As part of the statewide operation, the command has recovered two AK‑47 rifles along the Illo‑Kamba axis, demonstrating the effectiveness of intelligence‑led policing.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, therefore called on residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious movements, and cooperate fully with security agencies as well. The police encourage traditional rulers, community leaders, religious bodies, and youth groups to provide timely and credible information.