Kebbi Police Command says about 66 persons have been slaughtered by suspected bandits in eight villages across the state.
Confirming the incident, Spokesperson of the command, DSP Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed that the massacre took place on Thursday in eight villages of the council.
Although Abubakar stated that the police were still counting the number of casualties, he also said the state police command had already dispatched a detachment of the officers to the area.
“The killing took place in Koro, kimpi, Gaya, Dimi, Zutu, Rafin Gora and Iguenge villages, all in Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State.”
The majority of the people of the affected villages have escaped to the nearby town of Riba for safety.
In April, nine policemen were killed by bandits.
One of the victims was the Police DPO of Danko/Wasagu dispatched a detachment of the officers and men of the police force to the area to restore calm.
