Bandits attacked security personnel along the Maje border road in the Bagudo Local Government Area, according to the Kebbi Police Command.
This was revealed by SP Bashir Usman, the command spokesperson, in a statement released in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday.
According to Usman, the attack happened on February 20 at around 9:45 p.m., when the attackers allegedly moved with a herd of cattle to hide their approach while advancing in the dark.
The Police Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) officers who were on duty quickly confronted the assailants and pushed them back, he said.
According to Usman, no one was killed and no injuries were reported during the incident, despite the fact that several temporary security installations were damaged.
Since then, he continued, border security has been strengthened, and the area is still peaceful and completely under control.
He cited state police commissioner Umar Mohammed-Hadeija as advising citizens, especially herders and livestock owners, to avoid transporting cattle at night in ways that criminals could take advantage of.
Security services will respond to any suspicious movement or illegal activity associated with night grazing with firm and legal measures, the commissioner said.
Usman further urged people to be on the lookout for unusual activity and to report it right away to the closest police station or security organization.
Usman restated the Kebbi Police Command’s dedication to preserving property and lives throughout the state.
