Police kill suspected bandit, arrest two others in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has reported that its operatives killed a suspected bandit terrorising a local community and arrested two others.

The command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Abubakar, in a statement issued on Friday, disclosed that three AK-47 rifles and ammunition were recovered during the operation.

The statement read, “In its sustained crackdown on banditry and other serious crimes in the state, on June 21, 2024, at approximately 13:30hrs, armed bandits in large numbers on motorcycles invaded Kurgeye village, Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State, and kidnapped Malami Danladi and his son, Bello Danladi.

“Upon receiving the report, a team of 36 PMF personnel on special duty, in collaboration with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, responded swiftly, engaging the bandits in a pursuit, which led to an exchange of gunfire.

“During the confrontation, one bandit was shot dead, and one AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine, as well as a Bajaj motorcycle, were recovered.”

The statement further revealed that on 3rd September 2024, security operatives, in a joint patrol with VGN members along the Ribah-Kanya Road, “intercepted and arrested two individuals: Isiya Alhaji Usman and Yunusa Yusuf, both from Auda village in Danko/Wasagu LGA, suspected to be part of the bandits terrorising the area.

“Upon searching them, a K2 rifle, a fabricated AK-47 rifle with three magazines, and 66 rounds of live ammunition were recovered.”

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Bello Sani, praised the gallant efforts of his officers, urging them to not only maintain but enhance their performance.

The CP also called on all security agencies operating in the region to strengthen their cooperation in order to decisively tackle banditry and other criminal activities, ensuring the socio-economic stability of the state.

As a result, the CP ordered the transfer of the arrested suspects and recovered items to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation and prosecution.