The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its sustained operations against violent crimes across the state.
On 3rd October 2025, at about 12:45hrs, credible intelligence revealed that a gang of suspected Lakurawa bandits had attacked Gorun Yamma village in Dandi Local Government Area. Acting swiftly on the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Kamba Division, SP Mohd Bello Lawal, immediately mobilized a joint team of police operatives and vigilantes to the scene.
The team engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle which lasted for several hours. At the end of the encounter, three suspected bandits were neutralized, while several others escaped into the forest with varying degrees of gunshot wounds. One unregistered red Honda motorcycle, popularly referred to as “Boko Haram,” was recovered from the scene as evidence.
Commending the swift response, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M. Sani, lauded the bravery and professionalism of the DPO and his team. He urged them to sustain the synergy with vigilante groups and other stakeholders in order to further contain the activities of the Lakurawa terror group and other criminal elements operating within the state.
The Commissioner directed that the case be immediately transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Birnin Kebbi, for detailed investigation.
Reiterating the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, CP Bello appealed to residents to continue supporting the police by promptly reporting suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or security agency for swift action.