Bandits kill one, abduct four in fresh attack on Kebbi farming community

One person was killed and four others abducted after suspected bandits attacked the outskirts of Wasagu town in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The incident, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, was disclosed by crisis reporter covering the North-West, Bakatsine, in a post shared on Thursday via his X handle. 

The attack comes amid growing concerns over rising insecurity in parts of Kebbi State despite ongoing security operations.

According to Bakatsine, the victims were attacked about one kilometre from the community while working on their farms. 

DAILY POST gathered that the latest incident has heightened fears among residents, many of whom say frequent attacks have continued to disrupt farming activities in the area.

The security analyst also quoted local sources as saying that nearly 50 residents of Wasagu and neighbouring communities remain in bandits’ captivity, describing the situation as a major threat to agricultural production and food security.

“This is not just a security crisis; it is a growing threat to Nigeria’s food security. 

Wasagu is an important farming area, and when farmers are too afraid to go to their fields, food production suffers, livelihoods collapse and the effects are eventually felt across the country,” Bakatsine said.

He added that “a nation cannot achieve food security while its farmers are fleeing for their lives,” while questioning how many more farming communities must come under attack before decisive action is taken.

As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had yet to issue an official statement on the attack, while the whereabouts of the abducted victims remain unknown.