Over 300 bandits in surprise raid, over run police camp in Kebbi, cart away rifles

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Policemen in Makuku Village in the Sakaba Local Government Area on Thursday were overwhelmed by no fewer than 300 armed bandits who stormed the police camp, carting away eight AK-47 rifles.

Sources who spoke to renowned security expert, Zagazola Makama, revealed that the heavily armed attackers, believed to be cattle rustlers with a large herd taken from Niger State on their way to Zamfara, initiated the assault around 1:00 p.m.

According to the sources, the attack led to a fierce exchange of gunfire; however, the bandits overpowered the officers present.

During the assault, the bandits set fire to the police operational vehicle, a Toyota Hilux, and absconded with eight AK-47 rifles belonging to the unit.

In response, Army troops from Operation FANSAN YANMA and other security forces were dispatched to the area to carry out search-and-rescue operations and recover the stolen weapons.

The troops are pursuing the bandits along their escape routes.