Bandits, villagers killed in deadly confrontation; Bagudu hails heroes

Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has hailed the bravery of Zuggu residents in Maiyama Local Government Area, for routing some bandits who attacked the community.

In a statement issued on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi by Bagudu’s Special Adviser on Media, Malam Yahaya Sarki, the governor said that their courageous response to the attack by the bandits was worthy of commendation and emulation by others.

Bagudu noted though some members of the community had sadly lost their lives, the fact that they routed the bandits and killed some of them was heartwarming.

He urged them and other communities in the state to remain courageous and resilient in ensuring peace and security in their area.

The governor said those who lost their lives in defending the community did not die in vain, but died as martyrs.

Bagudu said there has been a spill into the state of bandits displaced by recent military onslaught in neighbouring states.

He warned that government would deal decisively with those spreading false information capable of scaring people away from their homes.

“We should be our brothers keepers in period of despair, not to pass false information that could instill fear,” he added.

He commended security agents for their efforts in sustaining peace across the state.

Special prayers were offered for the repose of those who lost their lives during the attack.

The village head of Zuggu, Alhaji Hamisu Magaji, appreciated the governor for the visit and provision of relief materials to the community.