Terrorists Abduct Resident, Burn NSCDC Outpost, Buildings In Kebbi Community
By Anne Osemekeh, Abuja
Suspected terrorists have abducted a resident and torched a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) outpost, a brothel and a residential building during a late-night attack on Tsamiya community in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Confirming the incident on Sunday, the spokesperson of the Kebbi State Police Command, SP Bashir Usman, identified the victim as Alhaji Yusuf Bazamfare, who was kidnapped when the assailants stormed the community on Saturday night, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents.
“The assailants invaded the area, fired sporadically, and set ablaze a makeshift checkpoint belonging to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), a local brothel, and the residence of one Sule Mai Goge. One Alhaji Yusuf Bazamfare was also kidnapped during the incident,” the statement said.
In response to the attack, the Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State ordered the immediate deployment of additional security personnel to the affected community to reinforce security and protect lives and property.
The police said a joint operation involving other security agencies has been launched to rescue the abducted victim and apprehend those behind the attack.
“The police, in collaboration with other security agencies, have commenced investigations and intensified operations aimed at rescuing the kidnapped victim and bringing the perpetrators to justice,” the command stated.
Residents were urged to remain calm and continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities and restore peace in the area.
