Terrorists kill four, set communities on fire in Kebbi

By Haruna Aliyu

Armed bandits carrying dangerous weapons attacked and set communities ablaze in the Gebbe District of Shanga Local Government Area of Niger State on Sunday night.

Reports indicate that the attackers emerged from their hideout in the Wawa Forest in Borgu Local Government Area, which borders the affected communities in Shanga.

The communities affected include Kalkami, Tungar Bori, and Kawara, among others.

Available information confirmed that, in addition to Kalkami, the bandits also burnt down Kawara village on Monday morning.

Across all the affected communities, an undisclosed number of deaths and casualties were recorded.

A resident of the area, who spoke to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, said that four people have so far lost their lives as a result of the attack.

The Vice Chairman of Shanga Local Government Area, Adamu Gebbe, confirmed the incident, noting that this was not the first time bandits had attacked the area.

Also condemning the incident in a phone conversation with our reporter, the District Head of Gebbe, Alhaji Haruna Usman, said residents of the affected communities had fled.

According to him, some people are currently taking refuge on Gungu Island, while others remain in the forests in search of safety.

Shanga Local Government Area has continued to face persistent attacks by bandits, cattle rustlers, and kidnappers seeking ransom payments.

Kebbi Police Command image maker, SP Bashir Usman, said security personnel are on the ground to restore peace and normalcy in the affected villages.