Three vigilantes killed, village head abducted in Kebbi attack

Three vigilantes killed, village head abducted in Kebbi attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Three vigilante members have been killed and a village head abducted following a suspected terrorist attack on Yantala village in Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Security sources said the incident occurred on April 15, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m., when armed men stormed the community and opened fire sporadically on residents.

The attackers, believed to be members of a terrorist group locally referred to as “Mamudawa Boko Haram,” reportedly killed three vigilantes identified as Usman Riga of Sabon Gari village, Bande of the same address, and Bala Dan Chako of Yantala village.

They were also said to have abducted the village head of Yantala, Garba Ahmadu (85), alongside another resident, Bala Mazuga.

During the assault, one motorcycle was set ablaze before the attackers fled into nearby bush paths.

Local sources said the assailants operated with superior firepower, forcing residents to flee for safety.

Efforts are reportedly ongoing to rescue the abducted victims and track down those responsible for the attack, while tension remains high in the affected community.

Three vigilantes killed, village head abducted in Kebbi attack