Terrorists has killed Police Inspector and 11 Civilians in Kebbi Communities.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that suspected Mamudawa/Lakurawa terrorists have killed a police inspector and 11 civilians during attacks on Waiwayi and Kystu villages in Koko-Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the killings, stating that the inspector died during an exchange of gunfire with the attackers.
The police spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed the incident during a telephone conversation, adding that the identity of the deceased inspector had not been released pending the conclusion of investigations.
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“Yes, there was an attack on the villages of Waiwayi and Kystu by suspected Mamudawa, and unfortunately, during an exchange of fire, they killed one police inspector. I can’t give you his name yet till we finish investigation,” Usman said.
The attackers reportedly set houses ablaze and looted food items from shops in the affected communities.
The assaults also forced residents to flee their homes in search of safety as the violence disrupted life in the rural communities.
Usman said the police and other security agencies had cordoned off the affected areas to prevent further attacks.
He added that security operatives had launched a manhunt for the assailants.
The incident has heightened concerns over insecurity in parts of Kebbi State, where attacks on rural communities continue to threaten lives, livelihoods and residents’ safety.
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