Gunmen invade Kebbi village, kidnap villager

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed a terrorist attack in Tsamiya town on Saturday night, which left property destroyed, while a resident of the community was also abducted in the process.

The command has immediately deployed tactical teams to the community in a swift response.

According to the police, the attack occurred late on Saturday, when armed assailants stormed the community, fired sporadically, and set several structures ablaze, including a makeshift checkpoint belonging to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, a local brothel, and the house of a resident identified as Sule Mai Goge.

The attackers also abducted one Alhaji Yusuf Bazamfare during the incident.

Confirming the development in a statement issued in the early hours of Sunday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police had ordered the immediate deployment of additional security personnel to the area.

“The Kebbi State Police Command has deployed tactical personnel to Tsamiya Town following an attack by suspected terrorists in the late hours of 20th June 2026,” Usman said.

He explained that upon receiving reports of the attack, security agencies moved swiftly to respond and reinforce security in the affected community.

“Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the deployment of additional security forces to secure lives and property,” he stated.

The police spokesman disclosed that a full-scale investigation had been launched into the incident, while efforts were underway to rescue the kidnapped victim and apprehend those responsible.

“A comprehensive investigation into the incident has since commenced, and efforts to rescue the kidnapped victim and track the perpetrators are ongoing,” Usman added.

The command assured residents of Tsamiya and surrounding communities that security operations would be sustained until normalcy is fully restored.

“The Command assures residents of Tsamiya and environs that security operations will continue until normalcy is fully restored,” the statement said.

Police also urged members of the public to remain calm and vigilant, and to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could assist ongoing operations.

Authorities said further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.