The newly formed terrorist group, Lakurawa, has reportedly killed two officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and one civilian at the Kangiwa border in Kangiwa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The attack occurred on Saturday near a site where a transmitting mast was to be installed. The mast was designed to detect movements around the border and relay information directly to the NIS database. Community sources and security operatives confirmed the incident.
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Witnesses reported that the armed group targeted the officers and civilian at the installation site. Efforts to reach Kebbi police spokesperson SP Nafiu Abubakar and the NIS for an official statement were unsuccessful as of the time of this report.
Lakurawa’s Escalating Violence
This incident follows a string of attacks attributed to Lakurawa, including December explosions in two villages within the Dansadau district of Zamfara State. During one such attack, an explosive device planted by the group detonated under a bridge, killing one person and injuring three others.
The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara, Muhammad Shehu Dalijan, confirmed the group’s involvement, stating, “The explosion was caused by a bomb planted under a bridge along Dansadau road. A commercial driver stepped on it, leading to the casualties.”
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Growing Concerns
The escalation of violence by Lakurawa has raised concerns about border security and the safety of residents in affected regions. Authorities are urged to intensify efforts to combat the group and secure vulnerable areas.
As of now, there have been no official statements from the Nigerian Immigration Service or the Kebbi State Police Command regarding the latest attack. Further updates are awaited.