Lakurawa gun down 2 policemen in Kebbi

Suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group have reportedly killed two policemen and stolen over 200 cows in Natsini village, Argungu Local Government Area, Kebbi State.

According to a report, Daily Trust, the attack occurred late Thursday around 11 p.m., sources confirmed.

According to eyewitnesses, over 50 armed assailants arrived on motorcycles, targeting a checkpoint along the Augie/Kangiwa road. After overpowering the officers stationed there, they proceeded to raid a local ranch, making off with the cattle.

Abubakar Augie, a resident, identified the ranch owner as a prominent civil servant named Lawali Black.

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“The Lakurawa were more than 50 on motorcycles; after overpowering the few policemen at the checkpoint, they went to where the cows were kept in his ranch and went away with them,” he said.

The local government chairman, Aliyu Gulma, confirmed the incident and stated that security agencies have been directed to track down the attackers and recover the stolen livestock. “We are holding a security meeting on the matter, and efforts are underway to address the situation,” he said.

The village of Natsini, located about five kilometers from Argungu town, has been on edge following the attack.

Attempts to reach Kebbi State Police Command spokesperson SP Nafiu Abubakar for comment were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.