16 persons were slain in a vicious bandit attack on the villages of Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan in the Augie Local Government Area, according to confirmation from the Kebbi State Police Command.
In a statement released on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said the assault occurred on Saturday, April 6, 2025, around 6:00 PM, when heavily armed bandits suspected to be members of the notorious Lakurawa group stormed 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.
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 added that a thorough investigation is still ongoing, and that life has returned to normal in the affected communities.
In a renewed commitment to the safety of people and property across the state, the Command asked citizens to stay calm and work with security forces.
