In a string of deadly attacks on communities in the Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, suspect bandits claimed seven lives, causing fear, displacement, and calls for more security presence.
The attackers reportedly stormed Tungan Giwa village on Wednesday night, killing two residents in the attack that prompted many locals to flee their homes.
The incident occurred just one day after other similar ones occurred on Tuesday in other local government areas.
According to community sources, five people were killed in Kaiwa village, where the village head’s house was also set on fire by the attackers.
One person was killed in a separate attack on Gurwo town earlier on Wednesday, which the bandits then launched in Gebbe town, where one resident was reportedly perished.
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Residents of nearby villages were forced to abandon their homes, farmland, livestock, and personal belongings as a result of the constant attacks, according to a resident who spoke on condition of anonymity.
“Shanga town has a large number of families who have fled for safety.” The source claimed that “people have lost everything, and the situation is getting worse day by day.”
Members of the affected communities have urged the government to immediately deploy more military and security personnel to protect innocent civilians and restore peace there.
The residents called for a stronger and more visible security presence to stop further property destruction and loss of lives while applauding the government’s efforts to combat insecurity.
Source: Channels TV
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