By Sabiu Abdullahi
Three vigilantes from Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State have reportedly been killed by suspected bandits while returning from Agwara in neighbouring Niger State.
The incident was reported on Wednesday by North-West crisis reporter Bakatsine in a post on his X account.
The victims were identified as Abubakar Mai Nera, the vigilante commander in Saminaka, Tanko Sarki and Amadu Saminaka. They were said to be from Saminaka and Bakinturu communities.
According to local sources cited by Bakatsine, the vigilantes came under attack around Kasabo, Binuwa and Mago, locations along the River Kwara near the Niger-Kebbi border.
The attackers reportedly set the victims ablaze after the assault.
The incident was said to have occurred on Friday, but the bodies of the three vigilantes had not been recovered as of Wednesday.
Local authorities and residents were reportedly conducting search operations to locate the victims and establish further details about the incident.
