Suspected Mamudawa/Lakurawa terrorists have killed a police inspector and 11 civilians in attacks on Waiwayi and Kystu villages in Koko-Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the killings, saying the inspector died during an exchange of fire with the attackers.
Police spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a telephone conversation.
Usman said the inspector’s identity had not been released pending the conclusion of investigations.
“Yes, there was an attack on the villages of Waiwayi and Kystu by suspected Mamudawa, and unfortunately, during an exchange of fire, they killed one police inspector. I can’t give you his name yet till we finish investigation,” he said.
The attackers reportedly set houses ablaze and looted food items from shops in the affected communities.
The attacks also forced residents to flee their homes in search of safety.
Usman said the police and other security agencies had cordoned off the affected areas to prevent further attacks.
He added that security operatives had launched a manhunt for the assailants.
The incident adds to security concerns in parts of Kebbi State, where attacks on rural communities have threatened lives, livelihoods and residents’ safety.
BREAKING: Suspected terrorists kill police inspector, 11 civilians in Kebbi