The Kebbi State Police Command has repelled a late-night attack by suspected bandits along the Maje border road, thwarting what authorities described as a coordinated attempt to breach security under the cover of darkness. The incident occurred at about 9:45 p.m. on February 20, 2026, when armed men, believed to be members of the Lakurawa criminal network, reportedly advanced towards security positions while moving a herd of cattle to conceal their movement. Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Counter Terrorism Unit, who were on alert, engaged the attackers in a gun duel, forcing them to retreat. The Commissioner of Police, Umar Mohammed Hadeija, confirmed that the swift response of officers prevented casualties and further damage. “Our operatives were vigilant and responded profess...