Nigeria: Kebbe Attack - Sokoto Govt Declares Total War On Terrorists

What the report says

The Sokoto State Government says it is stepping up its response to insecurity after a deadly attack in Kebbe Local Government Area. In a report published by Vanguard and carried by AllAfrica on 7 September 2026, the state described the assault as part of wider violence affecting vulnerable communities and said it would intensify action against terrorists and other criminal groups.

According to the article, a government delegation visited Kebbe communities on Saturday under the direction of Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto. Led by the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Prof. Jabir Sani Maihulla, the team met bereaved families, consoled survivors and delivered emergency support. The aid package included cash and food items for families of the dead and injured.

The report says N8 million was distributed to the families of eight people killed in the attack, with each family receiving N1 million, while four injured victims shared N1 million. Additional food supplies were also provided. Maihulla said the governor was committed to helping security agencies with vehicles, logistics and other support to strengthen operations in affected areas.

Local leaders, including the Kebbe council chairman and traditional and government officials, welcomed the intervention. The broader context, as described in the article, is that parts of Sokoto State have faced persistent attacks that have disrupted farming, livelihoods and daily life.