The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of 11 people in coordinated attacks by suspected Lakurawa bandits in some villages in Arewa Local Government Area of the state.
Nafi’u Abubakar, the Public Relations Officer of the command, disclosed this on Monday in a statement he issued to newsmen.
Abubakar said: “On 09/03/2025 at about 2047hrs, suspected Lakurawa bandits in their large numbers with sophisticated weapons invaded Dogon Daji, Danmarke, Yar Goru, Tambo, Birnin Debi, Garin Nagoro and Garin Rugga villages.
“They are all in Arewa LGA and are border communities between Nigeria and Niger Republic.
“As a result, 11 people lost their lives, and two others sustained gunshot wounds.
“The suspected bandits also set ablaze some houses at the affected villages.”
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The police image maker added that on receipt of the report, the command’s Commissioner, CP Bello Sani, swiftly mobilised to the scene for an on the spot assessment.
Abubakar noted that the CP interacted with the operatives of the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence corps, and vigilances that had been deployed to the areas to combat crimes.
He added: “The CP equally condemned the unfortunate incident and instantly reviewed the security architecture of the area by deploying additional tactical teams.
“He charged them to decisively deal with suspected Lakurawa bandits operating in the area.
“The CP also had a meeting with critical stakeholders in the area, where he commiserated with them, and appealed to them to always assist the Police and other security agencies with relevant and timely information for prompt response.”
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