Nigerian Army Foils Bandit Attack in Kebbi, Neutralizes Several Assailants.

Troops of the Nigerian Army's 223 Light Battalion, based in Zuru, have successfully repelled a major attack by armed bandits on Ribah town, located in the Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The attempted invasion, which took place on Wednesday, involved over 400 heavily armed bandits who stormed the town in a coordinated assault. However, the soldiers engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, neutralizing many of them in the process.

While some of the assailants managed to retrieve the bodies of their fallen comrades, several corpses were left behind at the scene, along with a significant cache of weapons recovered by the troops.

Confirming the incident in Birnin Kebbi, Alhaji AbdulRahman Zagga, Director of Security in the Cabinet Office, praised the gallantry and professionalism of the Nigerian Army in defending the town. He noted that despite the numerical strength of the attackers, the superior firepower and tactical response of the soldiers turned the tide in favor of the military.

Zagga also commended the Nigerian Air Force for its prompt support, stating that an airstrike from a fighter jet targeted fleeing bandits, resulting in substantial casualties among the attackers.

"Though the gun battle initially caused panic within the community, the situation is now fully under control and normalcy has been restored," Zagga said.

He further disclosed that the attackers are believed to be the same group involved in a recent attack in Niger State, having crossed into Kebbi to carry out another assault. Their plans were thwarted, he said, thanks to the proactive security measures put in place by Governor Nasir Idris.

“This successful operation underscores the effectiveness of our state’s enhanced security strategy,” he added.

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