Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Sama’ila Yombe Dabai, has narrated his ordeal following the ambush of his entourage by armed bandits in Kanya, Waje District of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of the State, killing and injuring many.
The governor in an audio interview obtained by newsmen, hinted on the attack by ruthless bandits, who had stormed the area with high-grade weapons, having mingled with villagers in the crooked bid to conceal identity.
Recounting his ordeal, he said the bandits were equipped with PSA AK-P and much heavier caliber weapons than AK-47. Despite this, the soldiers overpowered the gunmen.
Although the deputy governor did not disclose the casualty figures, he commended the brave efforts of the 223 Battalion and vigilante groups in warding off the sudden attack, which could have unleashed graver harm if not for their intervention.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor on New Media, Atom Turba, in a statement, said the security aide attached to the Deputy Governor, ASP Idris Libata, alongside 18 other military personnel, were killed during the assault.
He noted that the bandits had attacked when the deputy governor was in the company of their Commanding officer of 223 Battalion, Zuru, who was returning from a visit to various military formations.
