Bandit Attack: Kebbi Gov Visits Victims’ Families

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has paid a condolence of victims of three villagers killed by bandits. The incident occurred in Kasobo village, Saminaka District of Yauri local government area.
Sources confirmed the incident to LEADERSHIP in a telephone interview yesterday.

One of the sources said a group of bandits stormed the community on Tuesday and killed three residents.

Although the police have yet to issue speak on the incident, some villagers said many residents fled the area for fear of being killed or kidnapped.

During his visit to Saminaka on Tuesday, where he condoled with the victims’ families and donated N16 million to help cushion the effects of the losses, Governor Idris assured the residents of his administration’s determination to tackle all forms of banditry across the state.

He ordered the deployment of additional security personnel in the area to protect life and property.

Governor Idris prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased and grant them Aljannar Firdausi.