Kebbi

British  

/ ˈkɛbɪ /

noun

1. a state of Nigeria, in the NW. Capital: Birnin-Kebbi. Pop: 3 238 628(2006). Area: 36 800 sq km (14 208 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

When Lakurawa initially arrived in the largely Muslim states of Sokoto and Kebbi, the group presented itself as a religious force that wanted to help a vulnerable community in an insecure region.

From BBC

Local artisans extract gold for their livelihoods, attracting others from neighbouring countries, officials, including Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, say.

From Barron's

All those taken in the Kwara and Kebbi attacks have since been freed.

From BBC

Tinubu credited security forces with obtaining the release of 24 Muslim students who were kidnapped from a school in Kebbi state on Nov. 17, as well as the release of 38 worshipers kidnapped from a church service in Kwara state on Nov. 18.

From The Wall Street Journal

Locals in Kebbi and Niger states are likely to be curious for more information on this.

From BBC