Suspected gunmen believed to be members of the Lakurawa terror group have killed two workers of Airtel Communication Nigeria Ltd and one indigene of Gumki village in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
It was gathered that the terrorists who invaded the community perpetrated the dastardly act when victims were installing surveillance masks in the area.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Kebbi State, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the incident in a statement to journalists in Birnin Kebbi.
“On 10/01/2025 at about 2047hrs, suspected Lakurawa bandits invaded a construction site at Gumki village, Arewa LGA, a community between Nigeria and Niger Republic, where staff of Airtel communication Nigeria Ltd were installing a surveillance mask for the Nigeria Immigration Service,” he said.
“As a result, four people lost their lives, one indigene and three staff of the Airtel company.
“On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani alongside the Comptroller, Nigeria Immigration Service, Kebbi State Command, CIS Muhammad Bashir Lawali, swiftly mobilized to scene, evacuated the corpses to Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi.”
The Command’s spokesman noted that the state Commissioner of Police, Bello Sani, deployed tactical teams and charged them to decisively deal with suspected Lakurawa bandits operating in the area.
He also had a meeting with critical stakeholders in the area, where he appealed to them to always assist the Police and other security agencies with relevant and timely information for prompt response.
Flush Out Lakurawa
Meanwhile, the military has pledged its readiness to flush out the Lakurawa terrorist group along the Nigeria-Niger border.
Theatre Commander Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, gave the pledge during an operational visit to the tactical headquarters of the DHQ Special Operations Brigade, situated in Balle, Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
He stressed the necessity of commitment from the troops engaged in Operation Flush Lakurawa Out, highlighting the imperative of maintaining Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
Soyele’s message to the troops was one of vigilance and determination, as they work to dismantle the influence of the criminal group, which pose a threat to peace and security in the border communities.
General Soyele reached out to local communities, appealing for their cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
He underscored the crucial role that local support plays in the success of military operations, urging residents to actively collaborate with security forces.
He argued that a strong partnership between the troops and the community can enhance operational effectiveness and foster a united front against terrorism.
