Pay 100 Million or We Attack Bandits Threaten Kebbi Community  

Armed bandits have demanded 100 million naira from residents of Utouno community in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State, threatening to attack if the money is not paid. The demand was delivered in a letter to community leaders and referenced a previous assault on Woro in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Residents say the letter was received seven days ago and has caused widespread fear.

Kebbi State Government has confirmed the threat. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, said security personnel, including air surveillance teams, have been deployed to the area to prevent any attack. Community leaders say some families have left, while others remain and are appealing for more protection.

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Separately, the Kebbi State Police Command says officers repelled an attack by suspected members of the Lakurawa criminal network along the Maje border road on Sunday. Police spokesperson Bashir Usman said the attackers approached at night using a herd of cattle as cover but were forced to retreat by Counter Terrorism Unit operatives. No casualties were reported, though temporary security structures were damaged.