Thirteen villagers abducted in Kebbi midnight raid
Suspected armed bandits attacked Tangaram Village in Kebbi State, abducting 13 residents during a violent midnight raid. The attackers reportedly fired into the air and broke into homes before taking the victims toward the Zamfara border. According to the Kebbi State Police Command, all those abducted are adult male residents, and rescue operations are ongoing. The incident has heightened fears among locals about recurring insecurity in border communities.
What happened
- Suspected bandits stormed Tangaram Village in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, abducting 13 residents.
- The attackers arrived around 1:00am, firing sporadically and forcibly entering homes.
- The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the abduction and said all victims are adult males.
- Security operatives, including police and vigilante groups, have intensified rescue operations along the Kebbi-Zamfara border.
- Locals report repeated attacks in the area, with some victims previously released after ransom payments.
