In yet another horrifying attack that underscores the growing security challenges in Nigeria’s hinterlands, suspected bandits have unleashed terror on Waje community in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing 15 innocent farmers and leaving three others seriously injured.
The chilling incident, which occurred while the victims were working on their farmlands, has thrown the community into deep mourning. Residents described the attack as sudden, brutal, and reminiscent of previous raids that have plagued the border areas of Kebbi State — regions already grappling with poverty and underdevelopment.
In the wake of the carnage, the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Tafida, led a government delegation to Waje, where he conveyed the condolences of Governor Nasir Idris. Tafida’s visit to the residence of the District Head, Hon. Bala Danbaba, was marked by grief and solemnity. Speaking during the visit, Senator Tafida expressed heartfelt sympathy for the affected families and announced financial support from the state government to assist the bereaved and the injured.
“This gesture, though modest, is a reflection of our government’s solidarity with the people of Waje during this trying time,” Tafida said, assuring residents that the government would intensify efforts to tackle the persistent insecurity in the region. “We will not relent until our farmers can return to their farmlands without fear,” he added.
In response, District Head Bala Danbaba appreciated the gesture, describing it as timely and impactful. He used the opportunity to highlight the geographical vulnerability of Danko Wasagu, which borders Niger, Zamfara, and Sokoto States — zones that have become notorious for harboring criminal hideouts.
“These porous borders are the main routes for these attackers. We need more than condolence visits; we need barricades, boots on the ground, and intelligence-based operations to protect our people,” Danbaba stressed.
The Chairman of Danko Wasagu Local Government Area, Alhaji Hussaini Aliyu Bena, confirmed the death toll, stating that 15 farmers were killed while three others sustained varying degrees of injuries. He called for urgent intervention from both state and federal governments to forestall further loss of lives.
This attack is part of a disturbing trend of banditry that has devastated farming communities across the Northwest, posing a serious threat to food security and rural development. While Kebbi State is known as one of Nigeria’s agricultural powerhouses, these continued attacks risk crippling productivity and pushing more communities into despair.
As the nation mourns yet another avoidable tragedy, many are asking: how many more lives must be lost before lasting security solutions are enforced?
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