Security forces deploy in Danko Wasagu after deadly Kebbi bandit raid left villagers devastated.
Nigeria, Abuja (EPICSTORIAN) – In a violent attack that two villages in Kebbi State, armed bandits killed six people and abducted at least 127 residents on the morning of May 27.
The incident occurred in Danmuntari and Ali villages, located in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area near the volatile border with Zamfara State.
Victims identified as search continues for abducted residents
Among those killed were Malam Mudaha, Al’ameen Mohammed, Safwan Abubakar, Tanko Mohammed, Ibrahim Garba, and Inno Mudaha. Their bodies were recovered and transported to the General Hospital in Wasagu for autopsies, before being released to their families for burial rites according to Islamic customs.
The Kebbi bandit assault marks one of the most severe mass abductions in the region this year. Many families remain unaware of the fate of their loved ones, prompting local authorities to call for urgent federal intervention and improved rural security presence.
Troops deployed as rescue operations begin
Law enforcement officials acknowledged that the rough terrain delayed their initial response. However, a coordinated deployment of Nigerian Army personnel, Police Tactical Units, and local vigilante groups has since been launched to track down the bandits and rescue the abducted villagers.
“We are doing everything possible to bring the victims home safely,” a senior police source said. “Aerial surveillance and land patrols are actively ongoing.”
Kebbi State reels from repeated bandit attacks
The Kebbi bandit violence underscores a troubling pattern of insecurity spreading from neighboring Zamfara and Sokoto states into northern Kebbi.
In recent months, villages along the inter-state borders have experienced a surge in raids, kidnappings, and livestock thefts by armed gangs.
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Security analysts warn that unless proactive and sustained action is taken, more communities could face similar fates.
Humanitarian agencies have also raised concerns over the growing displacement crisis in rural Kebbi.
