By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
A daring attack was carried out by over 300 armed bandits on the MOPOL 56 Ahoda Police Camp in Makuku village, Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident occurred on Thursday, with sources revealing that the bandits, suspected to be cattle rustlers, stormed the camp around 1:00 pm while moving with a larger herd of stolen cattle believed to have been taken from Niger State and heading towards Zamfara.
According to sources, a fierce gun battle ensued, but the police operatives stationed at the camp were overpowered. "The bandits burnt a Toyota Hilux patrol vehicle and escaped with eight rifles belonging to the police unit," sources revealed. The rifles carted away were said to have belonged to a visiting police mobile unit under the supervision of the Squadron Commander in Kebbi State.
The attack has raised questions about the security measures in place, with sources asking, "Where were the officers when these rifles were carted away by bandits, and none of the bandits was killed or injured as a result of the gunfire exchanged?"
Following the attack, Army troops and other security agencies were deployed to the area. Search and rescue operations have since commenced, with security forces currently tracking the attackers through their escape routes.
As of the time this report was filed, the Kebbi State Police Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, could not be reached for comment due to network issues. This report will be updated with the police command's reaction to the attack once it is available.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region and the need for increased vigilance and effective security measures.
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