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The Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Sani, has deploys additional tactical team to combat rising case of suspected Lakurawa bandits in the state.
This is according to a press statement made available to newsmen on Monday, by the spokesman of the command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar.
Abubakar said, “On March 9, 2025, at approximately 8:47 PM, suspected Lakurawa bandits, armed with sophisticated weapons, launched a coordinated attack on multiple villages in Arewa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kebbi State.
“The affected communities—Dogon Daji, Danmarke, Yar Goru, Tambo, Birnin Debi, Garin Nagoro, and Garin Rugga—are located along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border. Tragically, eleven (11) people lost their lives, while two (2) others sustained gunshot wounds. The assailants also set fire to several houses in the affected villages, causing widespread destruction.
“Upon receiving the distress report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, promptly mobilized to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment. During his visit, he engaged with security personnel, including the Police, Army, Civil Defense, and local vigilante groups, who were already deployed to combat criminal activities in the area.
“Expressing strong condemnation of the attack, CP Bello M. Sani immediately reviewed the security architecture of the region. He reinforced security efforts by deploying additional tactical teams and issuing a firm directive for them to decisively neutralize the suspected bandits operating in the area.”
He also revealed that the Commissioner held a crucial meeting with community stakeholders, “where he extended his condolences to the affected families and urged residents to support security agencies by providing timely and actionable intelligence for a more effective response.”
The state police Command, however, said it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in the state.
