Bandit Attack in Kebbi Village Leaves 16 Dead

By Zagazola Makama

On April 6, 2025, a violent bandit attack occurred in the Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages of Augie Local Government Area, Kebbi State as Armed men, suspected to be members of the notorious Lakurawa bandit group, raided the villages, rustling an unspecified number of cattle.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that In an attempt to stop the bandits, villagers and members of the local vigilante force confronted them, but the attackers opened fire indiscriminately.

Sixteen individuals were tragically shot dead during the ensuing gunfire exchange. The identities of the victims are still being confirmed. Their bodies have been taken to the General Hospital Argungu for autopsy.

The Nigerian troops were quickly deployed to the affected areas. Although the immediate threat has been quelled, security operations continue as investigations into the incident are underway.

Bandit Attack in Kebbi Village Leaves 16 Dead

Foiled Kidnapping Attempt in Katsina As Bandits Flee After Gunfight, One Killed

By Zagazola Makama

A kidnapping attempt was foiled in the early hours of April 5, 2025, in Gidan Yan Ali, Kurba Village, Kankara Local Government Area, Katsina State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the armed bandits, believed to be part of a larger criminal gang, attacked the village around 2345hrs, setting fire to corn stalks and attempting to abduct women and animals.

Security forces were deployed to the scene to engage the bandits leading to a heavy gunfight
Although the team successfully repelled the assailants, the bandits shot and killed one Murtala Dayyabu Sidi, a 40-year-old male, before fleeing into nearby bushes.

Thanks to the prompt intervention of the security forces, the kidnapped women were rescued unharmed, and the stolen animals were recovered and returned to their rightful owners.

Foiled Kidnapping Attempt in Katsina As Bandits Flee After Gunfight, One Killed

Armed Bandits Attack Maikwama Village in Katsina, Four Killed

By: Zagazola Makama

A violent attack by armed bandits occurred in Maikwama Village, Dandume Local Government Area, Katsina State, on the night of April 5, 2025.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailants, riding on motorcycles, stormed the village around 2305hrs, initiating a ruthless attack on the residents.

The security forces engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing the attackers to retreat. However, the attack left four people dead, and two others sustained bullet wounds.

The injured victims have been taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Authorities are intensifying efforts to apprehend the bandits responsible for this tragic attack.

Armed Bandits Attack Maikwama Village in Katsina, Four Killed