13 dead, several villages burnt as Lakurawa terrorists attack Kebbi

In a deadly reprisal attack, suspected terrorists stormed Birnin Dede village in Kebbi State on Sunday, killing 13 people and setting fire to seven villages.  

According to Malam Umar, a local resident, the assailants targeted villages near Birnin Dede in the Arewa Local Government Area.

He attributed the attack to retaliation for the recent killing of their leader, Maigemu, by security forces in the state.

“The terrorists burned down several villages, sparing only one that was protected by soldiers. We seek protection from Allah against this dreaded group,” Malam Umar said via telephone

The attack follows a security operation led by the Kebbi State Government, during which Maigemu, a notorious terrorist kingpin, was eliminated. The operation was backed by Governor Nasir Idris as part of efforts to curb violent activities in the state.

However, attempts to get a response from the Kebbi State Police Command were unsuccessful, as its spokesperson, SP Nafiu Abubakar, did not respond to calls or text messages requesting further details.