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The Digest:

Over 50 armed bandits riding motorcycles have attacked three communities in Kebbi State, killing at least eight people and leaving many others displaced. The simultaneous assaults on Kaiwa, Gebbe, and Gelawa in the Shanga local government area sent residents fleeing into nearby bushes and surrounding villages.

Key Points:
  • The bandits launched the attacks on Sunday night, arriving in large numbers on motorcycles and shooting from all directions.
  • A local source described panic and chaos, with some residents unable to escape the onslaught.
  • Eight people were confirmed dead; seven initially, with an additional victim succumbing to injuries in the hospital.
  • An unspecified number of individuals were reportedly abducted during the raids.
  • The attack on Gebbe was described as unprecedented, having avoided such violence in recent years.
  • Many residents remain displaced, with the exact casualty figures still difficult to ascertain.
  • Kebbi State Police Command spokesperson SP Bashir Usman confirmed the incident, stating that coordinated security operations are ongoing in the affected areas.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Tribune