Bandits kill five farmers, abduct several others in Kebbi

Five farmers were reportedly killed and several others abducted by suspected bandits while working in their farmlands in Wasagu communities, located in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident came to light in a post on Thursday by crisis reporter and security analyst, Bakatsine, who shared the details on his X handle.

According to Bakatsine, the armed attackers stormed the farmlands where the farmers were working, firing upon them, resulting in the deaths of five people and the abduction of others. Additionally, Bakatsine reported that a resident named Alhaji Ummaru was killed while on his way along the Ayu–Wasagu road in Wasagu town. The attackers also took children traveling with Ummaru on a motorcycle, abducting them near the Nayaya and Rijiyar Margayi areas.

These events have raised concerns among the local residents and farming communities, as insecurity continues to impact access to farmlands and travel along rural roads. As of the time of this report, there has been no official confirmation or statement from security forces regarding the attacks, and the whereabouts of the abducted individuals remain unknown.