Gunmen have killed a 35-year-previous man, Sufiyanu Garba, and kidnapped his spouse throughout an assault in the Badariya space of Birnin Kebbi.
The incident was confirmed on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bashir Usman, who stated the command had launched a full investigation.
“The Kebbi State Police Command expresses concern over an unlucky incident that occurred in the early hours of right this moment, thirteenth March 2026, in the Badariya space of Birnin Kebbi, which resulted in the dying of Sufiyanu Garba, aged 35, and the abduction of his spouse,” Usman stated in a assertion.
He defined that detectives promptly visited the scene and started investigations instantly after receiving the report.
In accordance to Usman, the sufferer was rushed to Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, the place a medical physician confirmed his dying. His physique was subsequently deposited at the hospital morgue.
Usman famous that a police checkpoint is situated close to the scene and urged residents to present immediate info to assist safety operatives reply shortly to emergencies.
“The Commissioner of Police has directed the State Prison Investigation Division to take over the case to guarantee a thorough and diligent investigation aimed at rescuing the kidnapped sufferer and bringing these accountable to justice,” he stated.
The police command additionally assured residents that measures are being taken to strengthen safety throughout the state and inspired the public to report emergencies promptly by way of its 24-hour misery strains.