Bandits attacked Mera in Kebbi State, killing 15 residents in the latest wave of violence. The Deputy Governor, along with security officials, visited the community to offer condolences and assure residents of government action. The attack follows a rise in insecurity across northern Nigeria, with more casualties reported.
Bandits have killed 15 residents in Mera, a community in Kebbi State's Augie Local Government Area, in a brutal attack. The assailants, suspected to be terrorists, launched their assault on the area, leading to widespread panic.
The victims' funeral was attended by the Deputy Governor of Kebbi, Abubakar Umar Tafida, alongside the Commissioner of Police and the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Mera, who expressed their condolences to the families of the deceased. The Deputy Governor reassured the citizens of the state government's commitment to bringing the perpetrators to justice and ensuring the safety of the people by strengthening security measures.
This attack comes amid growing insecurity in northern Nigeria, with recent incidents highlighting the violent activities of bandits and armed groups. In a separate attack on Friday, two security officials—a member of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and a vigilante—were killed in an encounter with bandits in Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State. The bandits also injured five others during the attack, but a quick response from local security forces resulted in the rescue of 16 kidnap victims.
Authorities in both states continue to work together to combat these growing threats, as violence from armed groups escalates across the region. The Kebbi attack has left the community in mourning as they await justice and increased protection from further assaults.
