Bandits kill 16 in Kebbi community — Police

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that sixteen people were killed in a deadly bandit attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area.

The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, in a statement released on Monday, said the attack occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2025, when armed bandits suspected to be members of the notorious Lakurawa group stormed the two communities.

“The attackers, who arrived in large numbers, rustled an unspecified number of cattle and engaged in a deadly confrontation with community members, which led to the tragic loss of sixteen lives,” the statement read.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Bello M. Sani, condemned the killings and assured residents that the command would pursue swift justice. 

He announced the deployment of additional tactical teams to the affected areas, comprising personnel from the police, military, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and local vigilantes.

“Our resolve to rid Kebbi State of banditry and other violent crimes remains firm. We are deploying all available resources to ensure that the perpetrators of this senseless act are brought to justice,” Sani stated.

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Abubakar confirmed that normalcy has since returned to the affected communities, while a full investigation is underway.

The Command called on residents to remain calm and continue cooperating with security agencies, reiterating its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.

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