Lakurawa: CDS deploys troops to Kebbi
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has deployed a contingent of soldiers to the troubled Augie Local Government Area in Kebbi State, following attacks by a new terrorist group known as Lakurawa. The group recently attacked Mera village, killing at least 17 people.
The deployment follows an urgent appeal from Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, for federal support to curb the group’s violent activities.
Upon arrival, the troops, equipped with armored tanks and advanced weaponry, met with Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Tafida, before proceeding to Mera. The military swiftly engaged the terrorists, rescuing rustled cattle abandoned by the group in the face of overwhelming firepower.
Abdullahi Idris Zuru, the governor’s media aide for communication and strategy, stated that the deployment was essential as the new armed groups are severely disrupting life for rural residents. “The governor has pledged to ensure the safety of lives and property for all Kebbi State citizens, prompting him to seek federal assistance to counter terrorism across the state,” Zuru emphasized.
The recent attack on Mera village by the Lakurawa group has displaced many residents and left the community reeling from loss.
