Bandits Reportedly Kill Lafagu Village Head In Kebbi

Alhaji Sa’idu Mujeli, the village head of Lafagu in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, has reportedly been killed by suspected bandits following an attack on the community. A community source who spoke said the incident occurred on Saturday when the bandits invaded the community and allegedly killed Mujeli. The source said the attack had forced residents, particularly people from the Kaoje-Lafagu area, to flee their homes and relocate to Bagudo town for safety. “The Kaoje Lafagu area has all left their homeland and come to Bagudo town,” the source said. The source also noted that several members of the Fulani community had been killed in attacks in the area, adding that the violence had affected traditional rulers as well. “More Fulani have been killed than you can imagine. Even the Emir of Lafia, they did not spare him; they slaughtered him,” the source alleged. The source called on the government and relevant authorities to take urgent action to protect residents and bring those responsible for the killings to justice. “We are requesting justice from the government,” the source said. Efforts to contact the Kebbi State Police Command spokesperson for comments on the reported killing were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.