25 June 2026
Communal violence in Kebbi
OpenWatch has recorded 36 reported communal violence incidents in Kebbi State, 8 of them in the last 12 months. That is 13% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 32 of 35 among the states where communal violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
8
Fatalities · 12 mo
88
Incidents · all-time
36
Fatalities · all-time
231
Latest reported communal violence in Kebbi
22 June 2026 · Argungu
A communal clash between farmers and herders in Gulma town, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State resulted in the deaths of eight individuals.
20 June 2026 · Argungu
A clash between farmers and herders in Gulma community resulted in eight fatalities, including a farmer and a herder. The violence escalated after a confrontation over straying cattle.
10 April 2026 · Shanga
Coordinated attacks by bandits on multiple villages in Shanga LGA of Kebbi State resulted in at least 44 fatalities. The police have launched a statewide offensive to restore stability and recover weapons.
3 April 2026 · Shanga
Suspected bandits attacked communities in Gebbe District of Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi State, resulting in four fatalities and the burning of several buildings. Residents have fled to seek safety.
22 March 2026
A clash during Eid celebrations in a Kebbi community resulted in the deaths of three residents. The governor has called for peace in the area.
21 March 2026 · Argungu
A violent clash in Alwasa, Kebbi State, resulted in the deaths of three individuals following a misunderstanding between Hausa residents and Fulani youths. The incident escalated into revenge attacks, prompting calls for calm from the state governor.
28 October 2025 · Bunza
Ten herders were killed in a reprisal attack in Tilli community, Kebbi State, after a vigilante member was mistakenly believed to have been killed by them. The attack was carried out by local residents in retaliation against the Fulani community.
15 June 2025 · Zuru
Suspected bandits attacked Tadurga community in Kebbi State, resulting in multiple fatalities and abductions, as well as the rustling of cattle. This incident marks the first such attack in over two years in the area.
9 March 2025 · Arewa
On March 9, suspected members of Lakurawa attacked several villages in Arewa LGA, Kebbi State, resulting in the deaths of 11 villagers and the burning of seven villages.
Other threats in Kebbi
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as communal violence in Kebbi State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 25 June 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Kebbi risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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