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Gunmen kill police officer, two civilians in Sokoto, burn security vehicles

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack by suspected Lakurawa militants on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of the state, which left a police o

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

1 min read 4 views Updated Oct 10, 2026
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack by suspected Lakurawa militants on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of the state, which left a police officer and two civilians dead, several others injured, and an unspecified number of cattle rustled. The attack, which occurred on Monday, also saw the assailants set ablaze two security vehicles belonging to the Nigeria Police Force and the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps.

Deaths of two civilians, injuries to other victims, cattle rustling, and other details were based on accounts from residents and community sources. NEWS UPDATE: Nigerians can now earn as much as $15,000- $25,000 with premium domains.

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The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack by suspected Lakurawa militants on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of the state, which left a police o The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack by suspected Lakurawa militants on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of the state, which left a...

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  • The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack by suspected Lakurawa militants on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of the state, which left a police o The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack by suspected Lakurawa militants on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of the state, which left a police officer and two civilians dead, several others injured, and an unspecified number of cattle rustled.
  • The attack, which occurred on Monday, also saw the assailants set ablaze two security vehicles belonging to the Nigeria Police Force and the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps.Deaths of two civilians, injuries to other victims, cattle rustling, and other details were based on accounts from residents and community sources.
  • NEWS UPDATE: Nigerians can now earn as much as $15,000- $25,000 with premium domains.You decide if you want payment in Naira or US Dollars.
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The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack by suspected Lakurawa militants on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of the state, which left a police o The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack by suspected Lakurawa militants on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of the state, which left a...

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