No fewer than 88 people killed by Bandits in Kebbi State.
The report by Police further disclose that the death may raise as some missing people are yet to be found
Omokoshaban learn that the people were killed on Thursday in some communities in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The killing was announced by police spokesperson in Kebbi, Nafiu Abubakar, on Saturday.
He said the police had deployed more officers to the affected areas
Mr Abubakar said the attack occurred late Thursday in the communities at the state’s boundaries with Zamfara and Niger states.
He identified some of the affected communities as Koro, Kimpi, Gaya, Dimi, Zutu, Rafin Gora and Iguenge all of which he described as difficult to access from Kebbi State.
Mr Abubakar said many persons were yet to be accounted for as many fled during the attacks to nearby communities for safety.
The official said following the recent invasion of parts of the state by armed bandits from neighbouring states, the police in Kebbi launched ‘Operation Ganuwa’ to forestall attacks on vulnerable communities.
He said the bandits have no known enclave in Kebbi State, “but usually came from Zamfara and Niger states and flee back to their bases after carrying out attacks.”
Mr Abubakar said security agents were “doing the necessary to protect communities at the borderlines, despite the difficult terrain.”
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