Kebbi Govt Promises Justice for Slain Lafagu Village Head

The Kebbi State Government has vowed to track down and bring to justice those responsible for the killing of the village head of Lafagu, in Bagudo Local Government Area, Alhaji Saidu Mujeli.

This is contained in a statement signed by Governor Nasir Idris's Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, on Sunday.

The governor expressed deep concern over the security situation around Kaoje, particularly in the Lafagu and Buya communities, where lives were lost and residents were reportedly displaced. "I received with profound sadness and deep concern the unfortunate incidents that occurred around Kaoje, particularly in the Lafagu and Buya communities, which resulted in the loss of lives, including the death of the Village Head of Lafagu," he said.

Idris described the incident as barbaric and disturbing, extending condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones and all others affected by the unfortunate situation. He prayed that God would grant the deceased Al-Jannatul Firdaus and give their families the fortitude to bear the loss.

The governor assured residents of the state government's continued support to security agencies while strengthening ongoing efforts to restore peace and security to the affected areas. He urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, peaceful, and law-abiding, while calling on community leaders and residents to cooperate with security agencies by providing relevant information that could assist ongoing efforts to apprehend those responsible for the attacks.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kebbi Police Command, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the attacks and killings. In a statement, Usman said some arrests had already been made in connection with the incident, while further details are being carefully investigated and will be disclosed at the appropriate time. "The situation is presently relatively calm and security personnel are maintaining vigilance in the affected areas," he added.