The police in Kebbi State said two people were killed when cattle rustlers from Zamfara State invaded some villages in Danko Wasagu Local Government.
Police spokesman Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Nafiu Abubakar yesterday confirmed the incident to reporters in Birnin Kebbi.
He said some bandits carrying weapons, believed to be cattle rustlers, invaded Shagel and Yar-Kuka villages of Danko Wasagu Local Government, shot sporadically and carted away livestock belonging to farmers.
Abubakar said that during the attack, two indigenes were killed by the bandits, while their animals were stolen.
“The bandits, who were believed to be cattle rustlers, attacked Shagel and Yar Kuka villages in Danko/Wasagu Local Government.
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“As you know, Danko Wasagu is a local government in Kebbi close to Zamfara.
“So, they easily find their way into Kebbi, launch attack and run away with animals.
“On that fateful day as usual, they attacked the village, leaving two people dead,” he said.
Abubakar added that the police had deployed their men in the area and effort was on to trace and arrest the criminals.
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