Gunmen Kill 5 In Kebbi

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi 

 Gunmen believed to be Lakurawas, late Monday evening launched a deadly attack on Gebbe community in Shanga Local Government Area, resulting in the loss of five person’s lives and many injured. 

According to local sources, the community is in serious trauma, as it has not experienced such a wave of attacks in many years.

Sources said the attack happened suddenly when the gunmen invaded the community and began shooting sporadically which forced residents to flee for safety to neighbouring communities and nearby bushes.

The sources added that, “as of now, the exact number of casualties cannot be ascertained due to the scale of the attack and the fact that many community members have dispersed to different locations.”

Confirming the incident to Channels Television, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Kebbi State Command, Bashir Usman, said the attack occurred and that the police are on top of the situation. 

He stated that officers are currently assessing the extent of the attack, including the number of lives lost and injuries sustained, noting that an official statement would be issued later.

However, residents have called on the government and security agencies to come to their aid, describing the attack as deadly.