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The Nigerian Army has declared a fresh battle line against the Lakurawa terrorist group in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, implementing strengthened security measures to prevent further attacks and infiltration.
Nigerian troops have arrested four suspected Lakurawa terrorists, identified as Usman Bammo, Ali Usman, Abubakar Garba, and Muhammadu Dage, and recovered livestock in a rural market in Sokoto.
Troops from Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, successfully overran Lakurawa terrorist elements in Kebbi State, recovering high-calibre weapons, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and logistics items during a clearance operation.
Bandits in Nigeria's Zamfara State have reportedly killed a councilor and a director, allegedly for paying Lakurawa terrorists, sparking controversy and denials from local officials.
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked a checkpoint in Kebbi State, Nigeria, killing two Customs officers and reportedly burning one alive.
Following a failed ambush on an Army General Officer Commanding, GOC, in Kebbi State, suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a mosque in Dadinkowa community, Maiyama Local Government Area, killing six worshippers and injuring three others in the latest assault on fasting Muslims. The post Reprisal: Lakurawa terrorists attack mosque, kill six worshippers in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.
Lakurawa terrorists invaded a community in Sokoto, resulting in the deaths of four soldiers. The militants launched an attack on the area, leading to the casualties.
Nigerian authorities have condemned the killing of the Benue MACBAN chairman, vowing to bring perpetrators to justice, while also reporting that soldiers neutralized terrorists and foiled attacks in Kebbi and Benue states.
Nigerian troops successfully repelled an attack by Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi state, recovering RPGs and explosives. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region.
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists ambushed troops during an operation in Illela, Sokoto State, resulting in the deaths of seven soldiers and one civilian.
Gunmen reportedly killed two Customs officers in Tuga community, Kebbi State, Nigeria, during an attack on security checkpoints in the early hours.
Some suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a Mosque, killed five worshippers and injured three others in a reprisal following a failed ambush on the convoy of a Nigerian Army General Officer Commanding (GOC). The post Lakurawa kills 5 worshippers in Kebbi mosque appeared first on Vanguard News.
Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Kebbi State ambushed the Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) while they were en route to carry out attacks in the Dandi Local Government Area, recovering various items.
Police in Kebbi have arrested 11 individuals suspected of involvement in activities connected to Lakurawa terrorists, bandits, and alleged Boko Haram-affiliated groups.
The Oyo State Police Command has debunked a viral video alleging that 300 Lakurawa terrorists had entered Oyo, confirming the video to be false and misleading.
Nigerian troops killed two Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto and recovered weapons after a gunfight. Other operations in Katsina also led to the recovery of rustled livestock.
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists on Sunday night attacked and allegedly set ablaze a police station at Illo town in the Bagodu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The post Terrorists set police station ablaze in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.