No fewer than three residents have been killed after bandits invaded Kasabo community in Saminaka, Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The attackers reportedly stormed the community in the early hours of Monday, forcing several residents to flee their homes for safety.
A resident, Aminu Salisu, said the assailants succeeded in killing three people before withdrawing from the area and returning to their hideout.
He said, “The attackers invaded the community, but luckily many residents escaped. However, they succeeded in killing three people at Kasabo before they retreated to their hideout.”
Kebbi State Governor, Idris, visited the community on Tuesday to sympathise with the residents and families of the victims over the incident.
The governor described the killings as tragic and unacceptable, assuring the people that his administration would continue to work with security agencies to improve the protection of lives and property across the state.
During the visit, Idris announced a donation of N116m to support the families of those killed as well as other members of the affected community.
The Dan Masani of Saminaka, Alhaji Mohammed Bashir, appreciated the governor for visiting the community and providing financial assistance, describing the deaths of the three residents as a major loss to the people.
