Armed bandit neutralized, weapons recovered by Kebbi Police

Kebbi State Police Command has successfully neutralized a suspected armed bandit and recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition in a targeted security operation.

The action underscores the force’s commitment to combating violent crime and ensuring the safety of residents across the state.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, on 4th February, 2026, operatives of the Police Special Tactical Squad deployed in Bagudo Local Government Area intercepted an unregistered Boxer motorcycle conveying two suspected armed bandits during a routine patrol.

Upon interception and during a security check, the suspects opened fire on the operatives.

The police team responded in self-defence, leading to the neutralization of one of the suspects, while the second suspect escaped the scene with gunshot injuries. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect.

Items recovered from the operation include five hundred and eighty-six (586) rounds of AK-47 live ammunition, three AK-47 magazines, one camouflage uniform, one military-style bag, two mobile phones, a cash sum of ₦404,500, and the unregistered motorcycle used by the suspects.

The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Umar Mohammed Hadeija, reassures members of the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property and urges citizens to continue to provide timely and credible information to aid ongoing security operations.