Metro
Gunmen storm Kebbi community, kill village head
Kaoje further alleged that the militia recently invaded Boya village, where several Fulani residents were reportedly killed.
Gunmen have attacked Lafagu village in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing the community’s village head.
The Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the incident in a text message on Sunday.
Usman, however, did not reveal the identity of the deceased village head. He added that some suspects had been arrested in connection with the attack.
The police spokesperson said further details would be made available as the investigation progresses.
“Yes, it’s true the village head was killed in Lafagu under Bagudo Local Government, but we have made some arrests in respect of the incident and we would provide details later,” he said.
However, residents who spoke to our correspondent gave a different account of the identity of the attackers, saying they were uncertain whether the perpetrators were bandits or members of an armed ethnic militia.
A source, Tukur Abubakar Kaoje, said members of the Fulani, Kambarawa and Bargawa communities had lived together in the area for decades.
He alleged that tensions escalated in recent months following the reported infiltration of some communities by Lakurawa fighters, who were accused of cattle rustling and kidnapping.
According to him, some members of the Bargawa and Kambarawa communities subsequently formed an armed group which they accused of targeting Fulani residents over allegations of involvement in the crimes.
Kaoje further alleged that the militia recently invaded Boya village, where several Fulani residents were reportedly killed.
“Yes, the village head was beheaded in Lafagu, but we are not sure the killers are bandits or Lakurawa. It was allegedly carried out by the armed ethnic militia,” he said.
He described the situation in Lafagu and neighbouring communities in Bagudo as tense and called for urgent government intervention.
Kaoje warned that failure to address the situation could lead to further escalation and make the crisis more difficult to contain.
The police said investigation into the incident was ongoing.
Follow Us on Google Discover
NERC approves N30bn fund to accelerate metering of Band A, B electricity customers
Gunmen kill three miners, injure several others in Plateau community
Court orders FIJ journalist Daniel Ojukwu’s detention over 2023 reports on Tinubu’s aide
Peter Obi unveils 2027 agenda, promises to unite Nigeria, tackle insecurity, poverty
2027: Obi visits Plateau traditional rulers, raises alarm over insecurity
Makinde presents N1.12tn budget proposal for 2027 fiscal year
Makinde appoints four new permanent secretaries, reaffirms commitment to good governance
C’River: Army renames Calabar barracks after late COAS Ibrahim Attahiru
FCCPC pushes for petrol price cuts as global crude oil prices falls
MultiChoice backs NBC crackdown on unauthorised broadcast content sharing
2027: ‘I never said collect money to buy votes, only a political motivation’ – Wike defends N10m promise to FCT councillors
Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation for NMDPRA executive directors
2027: ‘If elected, Obi will flee to Cameron when faced with Nigeria’s problems’ – Wike
Senate rewards Flamingos with N100m after historic world cup victory
Why I rejected US political asylum despite Abacha’s arrest threat – Obasanjo
INEC warns politicians against ‘Rig and Die’ slogan, says electoral offenders will face prosecution
We can’t stay indoors”: Sheda Farmers face double heat threat of crop loss and health risks: by Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun
‘Deliver your ward for Tinubu, get N10m’ — Wike tells FCT Councillors
Tragedy as Edo APC chieftain dies after son allegedly attacks him over prophecy
‘Nobody Can Take My Ticket’ — Uzodimma Fires Back Amid Senatorial Candidacy Dispute
Gospel Singer Toluwanisings set to be buried today in Ibadan
Tinubu’s proposed $500m loan will burden my incoming government — Atiku
BREAKING: INEC removes fake images, deceased persons from voter register ahead of 2027 elections – Amupitan
Reps demand accountability, greater oil production five years after PIA enactment
‘I funded PDP, Obasanjo after release from prison, but they turned against me, destroyed my business’ – Orji Kalu reveals
Actress Destiny Etiko lands political appointment as Enugu Gov’s special assistant
Osun NLC begins three-day strike, shuts govt offices
VP Shettima honored with traditional title in Ebonyi
Flamingos return to Nigeria in triumph after historic U-17 World Cup victory
