Kurmaci community in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State was violently attacked by armed bandits on Wednesday night, just a day after 24 schoolgirls were rescued from kidnappers. Reports indicate that over 30 bandits invaded the community while residents were asleep, abducting an unspecified number of people and leaving several injured.
This marks the third attack on Kurmaci within a month. A resident, Aliyu Dan Galadima, told our correspondent:
“We have been attacked repeatedly by bandits. Some of our people were killed, while those abducted are yet to be released. This is one of the many attacks we have witnessed here. It is unfortunate that this area has become a major target for bandits. We call on the government to station security operatives in the area so our people can go about their daily activities in peace.”
Days before this incident, another group of residents was reportedly abducted in Gandun Wasagu, also in Danko-Wasagu LGA. The communities of Kurmaci, Gandun Wasagu, and Bena remain particularly vulnerable due to their location along major bandit routes from Zamfara and Niger states.
When contacted, Kebbi State Police spokesperson, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said he was unaware of the attack but would reach out to the local DPO for verification.
