The Kebbi State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the murder of sixteen (16) persons in a gruesome attack carried out by bandits in Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area.
CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the Police Public Relations Officer in a statement issued on Monday explained that the assault occurred on Saturday, April 6, 2025, around 6:00 PM as heavily armed persons suspected to be bandits affiliated to the Lakurawa group invaded the two villages.
“The attackers, who arrived in large numbers, rustled an unspecified number of cattle and engaged in a deadly confrontation with community members, which led to the tragic loss of sixteen lives,” the statement read.
CP Bello M. Sani, the Commissioner of Police, while condemning the attack assured the public that justice will be served in the matter. He informed the public about the deployment of additional tactical teams made up of the police, military, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and local vigilantes to the affected areas.
“Our resolve to rid Kebbi State of banditry and other violent crimes remains firm. We are deploying all available resources to ensure that the perpetrators of this senseless act are brought to justice,” Sani stated.
The Police spokesperson however stated that normalcy has been restored to the affected communities even as a full blown investigation into the matter is being carried out.
