Bandits have reportedly taken the lives of almost 200 individuals in Tadurga Ward, located within the Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The assailants, who reportedly numbered more than 50, launched an assault on the community during the night on Monday, when residents had settled into their homes.
A former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, confirmed this incident in a statement released on Wednesday by his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, characterising the attack as both grievous and barbaric.
Malami expressed that the heartbreaking loss of nearly 200 innocent lives represents a painful mark on the shared conscience and serves as a stark reminder of the pressing necessity for comprehensive security measures and development initiatives throughout the communities.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families, and we pray for the peaceful repose of the departed souls. May Almighty Allah grant them Jannatul Firdaus and comfort those left behind with strength and healing.
“This attack is not just a tragedy for Zuru or Kebbi State; it is a national catastrophe that demands swift and decisive action. Zuru and its surrounding local governments—Dankowasagu, Fakai, Sakaba, and Zuru—are in dire need of attention,” Malami noted.
“It is unacceptable that in 2025, these regions still suffer from lack of motorable roads, inadequate hospitals, poorly equipped schools, and a fragile security structure.
“We condemn this act of terror in the strongest terms and call on both the Kebbi State Government and the Federal Government of Nigeria to immediately ramp up efforts to defend and protect our people.
“The primary responsibility of government is the security and welfare of its citizens, and that duty must not be neglected.”
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