Eleven security personnel were killed in a bandit attack in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, prompting President Bola Tinubu to express condolences during a visit to Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu described the attack as "a barbaric act" and praised the fallen officers for their courage and sacrifice. He extended sympathies to the families of the deceased and affirmed the Federal Government's commitment to supporting Kebbi State in all ramifications. The President also condoled with the state over the death of the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman-Zuru, calling the loss "profound and painful." Governor Nasir Idris welcomed the gesture, stating that the visit reflected the President's compassion and solidarity with the grieving state. Idris revealed that the security operatives were ambushed while responding to a distress call in Shanga, highlighting the risks faced by frontline forces in the region's ongoing security challenges. The circumstances surrounding Usman-Zuru's death were not disclosed in the statement. Federal and state officials reaffirmed their commitment to combating insecurity, though no new security measures were announced during the visit. The federal government has not released additional details on investigations into the attack.
💡 NaijaBuzz is a news aggregator. This content is curated and editorially enhanced from third-party sources. The NaijaBuzz Take represents editorial opinion and analysis, not established fact.
