Army Killed several bandits that attacked Rijau and Mariga local government recently

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Several armed bandits have reportedly been killed by the military in between Makuku and Dankolo in Kebbi state on Thursday . These bandits had recently launched attacks on Rijau, Gulbim Boka, Maburya, and nearby communities, during which they killed some residents and stole herds of cattle. A joint operation by the Nigerian Army and Air Force intercepted and neutralized many of the bandits as they were returning to their base, approximately three days after the attacks. Some of the bandits attempted to escape but were eventually apprehended by security forces and local vigilantes according to the source.


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