Several Security Operatives Feared Dead As Bandits Attack Kebbi Deputy Governor

Several security operatives might have been feared dead on Tuesday after bandits attacked the convoy of Colonel Samaila Yombe Dabai (rtd), the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State.

The deputy governor was attacked on his way back from Danko-Wassagu Local Government Area of the state where he went to some communities raided by bandits a few days ago.

The Special Adviser to the deputy governor, Abdullahi Musa confirmed the incident and stated that his principal’s convoy was attacked in Kanya village after visiting some communities around the local government.

The spokesman said; “It was face to face with the bandits and you know he is a retired military officer and he still has some military techniques which also helped him during the shootout with the bandits.

“He was not alone, he was accompanied with top military officers in the state, about 36 of them,” he added.

Though he was unable to confirm the numbers of security operatives killed during the assault, the media aide said once the casualty figures are confirmed, the press would be spread the news.

This attack comes barely a day after gunmen killed 63 local vigilante volunteers in the area.