Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State says he is ready to spend everything the state has to stop the killing of innocent people by armed bandits. He said protecting lives is more important than anything else.
The governor made this promise when he met with the Emir of Zuru, Major-General Muhammadu Sani Sami Gomo II (retired). The Emir visited the Government House in Birnin Kebbi along with leaders from four local government areas to seek help over recent violence.
This meeting happened shortly after a deadly attack in Tadurga village, Zuru Local Government Area. Armed bandits reportedly killed many people, kidnapped others, and stole livestock.
According to reports, the attackers entered the village late at night, shooting randomly and stealing from shops. Survivors said it was one of the worst attacks they had ever seen.
One man, Audu Sule, said the attackers came in large numbers and shot at everyone while robbing and killing. He said the violence was unlike anything they had seen before.
Another local, Abdullah Zuru, said things had been peaceful before the attack. He explained that farmers had returned to their work, and no one expected the violence.
Governor Idris said the attack was heartbreaking and that his government would do all it could to keep people safe across Kebbi. He said even if it means spending all the state’s money, he would protect the people.
He also shared plans to meet with President Bola Tinubu to offer ideas on how to stop the growing insecurity in Kebbi and other states facing similar problems.
The governor explained that some of the reasons for the ongoing attacks include not having enough security officers, a shortage of modern weapons, and a lack of special military teams. He also pointed out that Kebbi’s location makes it harder to secure since it shares borders with Niger Republic, Benin Republic, and troubled states like Zamfara, Sokoto, and Niger.
The Emir of Zuru told the governor that many lives were lost in the Tadurga attack and that properties worth millions were destroyed. He warned that if the attacks continue, many people will be forced to flee their villages, which could lead to a serious humanitarian crisis.
