- Joint Security Team Thwarts Lakurawa Bandits’ Raid in Kebbi Community
- 35-year-old resident killed
- Police authorities noted that the operation disrupted the activities of the gang, prevented further attacks and averted additional loss of lives in the area
Security operatives in Kebbi State have foiled a cattle-rustling attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits in Bunza Local Government Area, neutralising one suspect during a gun battle.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the attackers were said to have stormed Tungan Babu Lada village, where they shot and killed a 35-year-old resident, Usman Ferungu, before making away with several cattle. Their escape was short-lived, however, following the swift intervention of a joint security team comprising the police, military and other agencies.
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According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer of Kangiwa Division pursued the fleeing suspects and intercepted them at Garin Mayo Mine.
“A gun duel ensued during which one of the suspected bandits was neutralised, while four motorcycles believed to have been used by the criminals were recovered,” the statement said.
Police authorities noted that the operation disrupted the activities of the gang, prevented further attacks and averted additional loss of lives in the area.
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the Kebbi State Police Command said aggressive patrols and intelligence-driven operations would continue across the state in line with the proactive policing strategy of the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Mohammed Hadeija.
The command also appealed to residents to support security agencies with timely and credible information, assuring the public that sustained efforts are underway to deny criminal elements freedom of operation in Kebbi State.
