JUST IN; 15 people killed given mass burial as new terrorist group, Lakurawa attacks community – Crime Channels

JUST IN; 15 people killed given mass burial as new terrorist group, Lakurawa attacks community

Over 15 people were killed during a clash between members of the Mera community and the newly emerging terrorist group, Lakurawa in Kebbi State. The group, which is reportedly linked to ISIS and operates in the Sahel region, was involved in the violent incident, according to a BBC Hausa report.

The confrontation occurred on Friday near Mera, in the Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Sources informed BBC Hausa that the conflict began when members of Lakurawa attempted to steal livestock from a local herder, leading to a deadly altercation.

The source said: “The herder ran to the community and raised alarm, and community members marched to the location where they engaged the terrorists in a fight whiçh led to the killing of 15, while many were injured.
“The locals succeeded in killing some of the terrorists, and injured others.
“But the survivors among the terrorists carried their casualties and left.

“The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State has paid a condolence visit on the people of Mera, and was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police and the Emir of Argungu.”