The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of sixteen people in a violent bandit attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area.
Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, in a statement on Monday, said the attack occurred around 6:00 PM on Saturday, April 6, 2025. He revealed that heavily armed bandits, suspected to be members of the notorious Lakurawa group, stormed the villages, rustled an unspecified number of cattle, and engaged in a deadly clash with locals.
“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.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, condemned the attack and assured the public of swift justice. He announced the deployment of additional tactical teams—including the police, military, NSCDC, and local vigilantes—to the affected areas.
“Our resolve to rid Kebbi State of banditry and other violent crimes remains firm,” CP Sani said. “We are deploying all available resources to ensure that the perpetrators of this senseless act are brought to justice.”
CSP Abubakar confirmed that normalcy has been restored to the affected communities and a full-scale investigation is ongoing. The police urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies, reaffirming their commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
