Saturday, June 6, 2026 - Armed men suspected to be bandits have abducted six persons during a late-night raid on Unguwan Dutse in Wasagu Town, Wasagu District of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Security sources said the incident occurred on June 5, 2026
at about 0040 hours when the assailants, reportedly armed with sophisticated
weapons, invaded the community from the direction of a nearby forest believed
to extend into Zamfara axis.
According to the report, the attackers whisked away six
residents, including Lawal Jabir, 34; Ubaida Jabir, 3; Fatima Jabir, 27;
Mardiyya Fahad, 28; and her two children.
Following a distress alert at about 0340 hours, a joint team
comprising police tactical units, military personnel, and local vigilantes was
immediately mobilised to the scene.
However, the attackers had already fled with their victims
before the arrival of the security operatives.
Security sources said coordinated search and rescue
operations have since been intensified across surrounding forests and escape
routes with a view to rescuing the victims unharmed and apprehending the
perpetrators.
Authorities confirmed that efforts are ongoing, while
additional patrols have been deployed to strengthen security presence in the
area.
Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and report
suspicious movements to security agencies.
Meanwhile, one of the abducted victims, Lawal, publicly
called on the state government to tackle the worsening insecurity in the area
hours before he was kidnapped.
"Kebbi state government should continue to stop the
terrorism in Wasagu villages; if it goes like that, it is difficult for these
people to vote for APC," he wrote.
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