- Lakurawa armed group attack: 2 immigration officers and 1 civilian were killed in Kangiwa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
- Attack location: The immigration officers were at a site where border-monitoring equipment was to be installed when the gunmen attacked.
- No official statement: Immigration officers and police authorities have refused to comment on the incident.
Lakurawa, a notorious armed group, has attacked and killed two Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) officers and one civilian in Kebbi State. The incident occurred at Kangiwa border in Kangiwa Local Government Area, where the immigration officers were installing a transmitting mast to detect movements around the border .
According to reports, the Lakurawa group struck when the officers were working on the mast, which was meant to send information directly to the NIS database . The police and immigration authorities have confirmed the incident, but no official statement has been released yet.
This attack is the latest in a series of incidents involving the Lakurawa group, which has been linked to several violent attacks and banditry in the region. The group’s activities have raised concerns about the security situation in Kebbi State and the need for increased measures to protect lives and property.
