Military Action In Kebbi: Troops Deployed To Combat Rising Lakurawa Violence

Military Action In Kebbi: Troops Deployed To Combat Rising Lakurawa Violence

In response to growing violence in Kebbi State’s Augie Local Government Area, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has dispatched troops to confront the terrorist group Lakurawa. The group recently attacked...CONTINUE READING…

Mera village, leaving at least 17 people dead.

This military action follows an urgent request from Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, for federal support to address the group’s increasing aggression.

The newly deployed troops, equipped with armoured vehicles and advanced weaponry, met with Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Tafida, before heading towards Mera village. There, they engaged with the terrorists and recovered cattle abandoned by the group during the clash.

Abdullahi Idris Zuru, the governor’s spokesperson, emphasized the critical role of these troops, as Lakurawa’s attacks continue to threaten rural communities.

“The governor has made it clear that the safety of Kebbi’s citizens is a priority, prompting him to seek federal intervention to combat terrorism throughout the state,” Zuru stated.

The Mera village attack has left many displaced and grieving, with military operations ongoing to restore peace and security in the area.