The Kebbi State Police Command announced that sixteen people were killed in a violent bandit attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in the Augie Local Government Area.
The assault happened on Saturday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 6:00 PM, when highly armed bandits believed to be members of the infamous Lakurawa organisation stormed the two villages, according to a statement issued on Monday by CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the Police Public Relations Officer.
“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.
Condemning the attack, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, assured the public that swift justice would be served. He announced the deployment of additional tactical teams comprising 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.
Abubakar also confirmed that normalcy has been restored to the affected communities and that a comprehensive investigation is ongoing.
The Command urged residents to stay calm and cooperate with security agencies, reaffirming its commitment to the protection of lives and property throughout the state.