Bandits kill 66 people in 8 Kebbi villages

66 people have been killed by bandits in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The state police spokesperson, DSP Nafiu Abubakar said the massacre took place on Thursday in eight villages of the council. He said the state police command had already dispatched a detachment of the officers and men of the police force to the area.

READ ALSO Ruben Dias wins Premier League Player of the Season award

Abubakar said; 

 “The killing took place in Koro, kimpi, Gaya, Dimi, Zutu, Rafin Gora and Iguenge villages, all in Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State.”

Eyewitnesses said most residents of the affected villages have escaped to nearby Riba town for safety.

Related Posts

Nobody is selling football – FIFA to continue consultation on investor plan despite UEFA’s vote to boycott

    FIFA has vowed to continue with the controversial plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.   This comes after UEFA, the body that governs European…

Herder collapses as 42 of his cows di£ at once in FCT community

  A herder Musa Lawal, 41, reportedly collapsed after 42 of his cows di£d in Koroko community, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).   The FCT Treasurer…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You Missed

Nobody is selling football – FIFA to continue consultation on investor plan despite UEFA’s vote to boycott

Nobody is selling football – FIFA to continue consultation on investor plan despite UEFA’s vote to boycott

Herder collapses as 42 of his cows di£ at once in FCT community

Herder collapses as 42 of his cows di£ at once in FCT community

Spain deploys military as thousands of migrants from Morocco force their way into border city

Spain deploys military as thousands of migrants from Morocco force their way into border city

‘Don’t Wait for the Election, Resign Peacefully,’ Kenneth Okonkwo Tells Tinubu

‘Don’t Wait for the Election, Resign Peacefully,’ Kenneth Okonkwo Tells Tinubu

Tyla Removes Lagos Stop From APOP World Tour Amid Xenophobia Concerns

Tyla Removes Lagos Stop From APOP World Tour Amid Xenophobia Concerns

Residents Protest Neglect, Call for Urgent Action on Collapsed Bridge in Akwa Ibom

Residents Protest Neglect, Call for Urgent Action on Collapsed Bridge in Akwa Ibom