Troops from the 223 Light Battalion stationed in Zuru, working closely with the Nigerian Air Force, have thwarted a large-scale bandit attack on Ribah town in Danko Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State.
On Wednesday, the 9th of July, 2025, over 400 armed bandits attempted to storm the community in a well-planned assault.
A heavy gun battle broke out, leaving several of the attackers dead. While some managed to flee with the bodies of their own, others were abandoned. Security personnel recovered weapons left behind at the scene.
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According to sources, a fighter jet from the Nigerian Air Force supported the operation from the air, hitting fleeing bandits and causing additional losses on their side.
Alhaji AbdulRahman Zagga, Director of Security at the Kebbi State Cabinet Office, confirmed the development in Birnin Kebbi.
He said calm had returned to the town. He also noted that the attackers are believed to be linked to earlier violent incidents in Niger State before moving into Kebbi.