Suspected Lakurawa bandits have attacked the Zogirma–Tilli Road in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in an attempt to kidnap commuters plying the route.

Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer in Zogirma promptly mobilised a team of officers and rushed to the scene, with reinforcement from the No. 36 Police Mobile Force Squadron in Birnin Kebbi.

A fierce gun duel ensued between the security operatives and the bandits, resulting in the death of three police officers.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar.

The statement added that several of the bandits were neutralised during the exchange of fire. The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, Bello Sani, commended the bravery, resilience, and ultimate sacrifice of the fallen officers.

Governor Nasir Idris also confirmed the attack and the loss of lives, while announcing the postponement of a scheduled stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Birnin Kebbi.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army’s 223 Light Battalion, Zuru, has successfully repelled a large-scale attack by bandits on Ribah town in the Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The assault, which occurred on Wednesday, involved over 400 heavily armed bandits who attempted to overrun the town.

A fierce gun battle ensued, during which many of the attackers were neutralised.

While some managed to retrieve the corpses of their fallen comrades, several bodies were left behind, along with a cache of recovered weapons.

Director of Security in the Cabinet Office, Alhaji AbdulRahman Zagga, confirmed the development in Birnin Kebbi, commending the bravery and resilience of the Nigerian Army.

He noted that although the attackers initially posed a serious threat due to their large numbers, the superior combat skills and determination of the troops shifted the momentum in favor of the military. (Channels TV)