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Army deploys troops to Kebbi as governor urges action on banditry

Kebbi · 7 August 2026 · Source: Daily Post

The Nigerian Army has deployed troops to Kebbi State after Governor Nasir Idris called for decisive action against bandit groups operating in the state.

Kebbi sits on the North West banditry corridor, where rural communities and farming settlements have borne the majority of attacks.

Drawn from public reporting by Daily Post. CJTF has not independently verified the operational details. See the source link for the full account.

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