By Two Police Officers Killed, Cattles Rustled in Gunfight with Bandits in Argungu
By Ghazali Ibrahim
Two police officers have tragically lost their lives while engaging in a gun battle with bandits suspected to be members of the Lakurawa sect in Kebbi State.
The incident occurred on Friday, January 3, 2025, during an attempt to foil a cattle rustling operation by the armed bandits.
According to a statement released by the Kebbi State Police Command on Saturday, the bandits, riding motorcycles, invaded the Alhaji Lawal Block Farm and nearby Fulani settlements in Natsini village, located along the Argungu/Kangiwa road.
The bandits stole an unspecified number of cows before the police received reports and quickly responded.
A team from the Police Safer Highway Patrol arrived at the scene and engaged the bandits in a gun duel, forcing the criminals to flee into the nearby forest. Despite the pursuit, the bandits managed to escape, though they sustained gunshot wounds. The police were able to recover some of the stolen cattle.
However, the clash resulted in the tragic deaths of two police officers, who bravely fought to protect the community. The statement confirmed that the officers died during the fierce encounter while trying to stop the bandits.
