Five family members killed as gunmen attack Kebbi community

September 20

18:13 2021

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A man and four of his sons have reportedly been killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Achiku community in Shanga LGA of Kebbi state.

The gunmen were said to have invaded the village, on Friday, attacked the household and injured several others, including children.

Speaking with TheCable, on Sunday, one of the victims, who identified himself as Bello, said he was with his cattle when the gunmen arrived. He said they later led him to his house where they killed his father and brothers.

Bello

“At first, I was sleeping in the ranch when I was told that I have visitors. I saw five men and they asked if I was the owner of all the cows but I told them I can’t be the owner of all as some belong to my family. So I was asked by one of them if they should either chase away the cows or me. But I responded with affirmation that I can’t be chased away. So they asked me to stand up to follow them but I pleaded for negotiation. While standing up, they hit me with a gun and held me tightly to go home,” Bello said.

“On reaching home, my brother was sleeping. My father heard our argument then he came out. To my surprise, five members of the gang were also waiting for me at home. All of them had guns (AK-47) with them.

“My father pleaded, but they started hitting him too until he fell on the ground. My brother was also hit hard. Later, they told us to sit but while trying to sit they opened fire and killed three people on the spot, and began to leave. We thought they had left until they came back to kill two other people and injured five other people in the house.”

Some residents fleeing the community to Shanga town

TheCable gathered that those who were injured are currently receiving treatment at the General Hospital located in Shanga town.

Some villagers have also evacuated the community to seek refuge in Shanga.

When TheCable contacted Nafiu Abubakar, spokesperson of the state police command, he said he would confirm from the divisional police officer (DPO) in charge of the area. He has not replied to messages and calls put across to him.