Many feared dead as suspected Lakurawa militants attack Kebbi communities

 

Dozens of people are feared dead following attacks by suspected Lakurawa militants on several rural communities in Arewa Local Government Area on Wednesday.

Local and security sources reported that the gunmen stormed villages in the remote border district, firing indiscriminately at residents in what survivors described as highly coordinated assaults.

Security breakdowns indicate that 16 people were killed in Mamunu, five in Awashaka, three in Masama, and two in each of five other affected villages.

The assaults sparked widespread panic, forcing many residents to flee as the attackers set homes ablaze and fired at civilians.

Security forces have been deployed to stabilize the area, support survivors, and prevent the assailants from escaping, with ongoing tracking operations in place.

Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, confirmed the incident and said further details would be released as investigations continue.