BREAKING: Bandits Launch Fresh Night Attack in Kebbi, Abduct Several Residents

Kebbi State has been thrown into renewed tension following a fresh attack on Kurmaci community in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. The incident occurred late Wednesday night, barely 24 hours after security operatives successfully rescued 24 schoolgirls who were earlier kidnapped by bandits.

According to eyewitness accounts, more than 30 heavily armed bandits stormed the community while residents were asleep. The attackers reportedly surrounded the area, shooting sporadically to create panic before abducting several residents. Many others sustained injuries while attempting to flee for safety.

Residents say this latest assault is the third attack on Kurmaci within just one month, a development that has left families traumatized and communities living in fear.

A resident and community leader, Aliyu Dan Galadima, described the situation as “unbearable and heartbreaking.” He spoke about the repeated terror the community has endured:

> “We have been attacked repeatedly by bandits. Some of our people were killed, and those abducted have not been released. These attacks have continued without any form of relief. Kurmaci has become a major target, and our people can no longer sleep peacefully. We are begging the government to station security operatives here permanently so we can continue our daily activities without living in fear.”

He also lamented the economic impact of the attacks, noting that farms have been abandoned, markets are now empty, and families are relocating in fear of future assaults.

Just days earlier, another group of residents was abducted in Gandun Wasagu, a neighboring community in the same local government area. Villages such as Kurmaci, Gandun Wasagu, and Bena remain particularly vulnerable due to their position along major bandit routes used by criminal groups moving between Zamfara and Niger States.

Security experts say the geography of the area — thick forests, isolated farmlands, and weak security presence — has contributed to the rising attacks. Many residents complain that despite sounding repeated alarms, help often arrives late.

When contacted, the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said he had not yet received an official report on the incident. He assured that he would reach out to the Divisional Police Officer in the area to confirm the details and respond accordingly.

Community leaders have since renewed calls for increased military presence, regular patrols, and the deployment of specialized security units to protect residents from further harm. Several humanitarian groups are also urging the government to provide relief materials for displaced families and victims who have lost homes, farmland, and property.

This latest attack further highlights the growing insecurity in border communities across Kebbi State, despite ongoing efforts by authorities to combat banditry and rescue abducted individuals. Residents are pleading for urgent intervention before the situation escalates beyond control.