Armed bandits abduct district head, kill 1, injure 3 in Kebbi

Armed bandits attacked Kanya village in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Saturday, kidnapping the district head, Isah Daya, and eight other villagers.

The bandits also killed one person and left three others injured during the raid.

The police spokesperson in Kebbi State, Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the attack, identifying the deceased as Sherrif Alhaji Almu.

He added that a combined security team, led by the police, has been deployed in a manhunt for the abductors, with the aim of rescuing the kidnapped victims, including the monarch.

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Abubakar also noted that the Kebbi State Government has provided necessary logistical support to combat banditry in the region, particularly in Kebbi South and Zuru Emirate, where such incidents have been on the rise.

This attack occurred just days after the tragic killing of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Suru Local Government Area by bandits, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the state.

The authorities continue to intensify efforts to address the situation and restore peace to the affected communities.