Armed bandits have attacked Maga town in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing one resident, abducting several others and stealing a large number of cattle.
The attack reportedly happened last night when the gunmen invaded the community and carried out the operation.
The incident was disclosed by Bakastine, a conflict reporter covering the North-West region, in a post shared on X.
According to the report, the whereabouts of the abducted residents remain unknown. There has also been no communication from the attackers or any ransom demand.
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Reacting to the incident, Bakastine expressed concern over the repeated attacks on rural communities and questioned the efforts being made to protect residents and their property.
The latest incident has raised fresh concerns about insecurity in rural parts of Kebbi State, where armed groups continue to threaten lives, livelihoods and property.
As of the time of filing this report, the Kebbi State Police Command had not released an official statement confirming the attack or providing the exact number of people abducted.
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