By Ndujihe Clifford Chiebuka
A fresh wave of banditry has hit Kebbi State, Nigeria, with at least 16 people kidnapped in a daring attack on Bena village and surrounding areas in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area.
Attack Details
- Bandits ambushed farmers in guinea corn farms
- 16 people taken hostage
- Separate incident: 6 abducted in Tudun Wada area, later rescued by army personnel
Ongoing Crisis
- 9 victims still held captive, ransom demands made
- Rumors of some escapees
Local Reaction
Malam Lawali Umar, Secretary of the Security Committee in Wasagu town, appealed to the Kebbi government to:
- Deploy more security personnel to known bandit strongholds (Yar maitaba, Mai Rai Rai, Tungar Sabo)
- Protect farmers during harvest time
Authority’s Response
Kebbi Command police image maker, SP Nafiu Abubakar, unavailable for comment.
Regional Context
This incident underscores the persistent security challenges in Nigeria’s northwest region, plagued by banditry and kidnapping.
Source: Vanguard.
