2021 Kebbi massacre
On 3 June 2021, an armed group attacked eight villages in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria, killing at least 90 people. The attack began at 3pm; the bandits, who rode motorcycles, attacked Koro, Kimpi, Gaya, Dimi, Zutu, Rafin Gora and Iguenge villages.[1][2] The gunmen, from neighbouring Nigerian states Niger and Zamfara, also stole cattle and destroyed crops.[1][3][4]
| 2021 Kebbi massacre | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kebbi State, Nigeria |
| Date | 3 June 2021 |
| Deaths | 90+ |
| Injured | Unknown |
References
- Attackers kill 88 people in northwestern Nigeria edition.cnn.com
- "Gunmen attack villages, kill over 90 in Nigeria". DW. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- "Bandits kill 88 in Kebbi". guardian.ng. 5 June 2021.
- "Cattle thieves kill 88 in northwest Nigeria massacre". www.theweek.in.
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