The Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, Bello M Sani has commiserated with the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Dr. Sama’ila Muhammad Mera, following attacks on Alhaji Lawal Black Farm and nearby Fulani settlements located at Natsini village, along Argungu/Kangiwa road by suspected Lakurawa bandits on motorcycles.
The attack was said to have occurred on the 3rd of January, 2025 at about 1:am.
The Police alleged that the bandits rustled an unspecified number of cows.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nafiu Abubakar said: “On receipt of the report, a team of Police Safer Highway patrol immediately rushed to the scene, engaged the bandits in a gun duel, pursued them, forcing the bandits to escape into the forest with gunshot wounds and successfully recovered some of the rustled cows.
“Regrettably, two Police Officers lost their lives during the encounter. Given the above, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani condemned the unfortunate incident, prayed for the soul of the deceased Police Officers to have eternal rest and give their immediate families and well well-wishers fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“The CP equally paid an on-the-spot assessment visit of the scene, after which he visited the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Dr. Sama’ila Muhammad Mera, CON where he condoled and briefed him on the efforts of combined security agencies towards combating crimes in the area.”
