Terrorists have killed no fewer than 33 people in an attack on the Bui District, Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi.
SP Bashir Usman, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued Friday in Birnin Kebbi.
According to Usman, the incident occurred on Wednesday, when armed individuals suspected of being Lakurawa terrorists infiltrated the district with the goal of rustling cattle.
According to early findings, the intruders entered the region from the Gudu Local Government region in Sokoto State.
“During the attack, residents of Mamunu, Awasaka, Tungan Tsoho, Makangara, Kanzo, Gorun Naidal, and Dan Mai Ago mobilized in response to the invasion.
“In the ensuing confrontation, 33 persons lost their lives,” he said.
The police spokesman noted that the command, in collaboration with the military and other security agencies, had reinforced security presence in the affected communities.
According to him, more soldiers and operational assets have been deployed, and sustained area dominance patrols are underway to restore order and prevent further attacks.
He stated that the command had commiserated with the victims’ families and the whole Arewa town following the unfortunate tragedy.
Usman emphasized that instances involving heavily armed criminal elements necessitate a coordinated security response.
He asked locals to constantly report suspicious movements and activities through the proper security channels.
“Members of the public are advised not to engage armed criminals directly, as such actions pose grave risks to lives and property,” he cautioned.
He also stated that targeted operations are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators, as well as strengthen early warning mechanisms in vulnerable communities across the state.
Terrorists wrote a letter to the Utono community in the Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State, allegedly demanding N100 million before they would be allowed to enter the town to “preach.”
