No fewer than 15 people were k!lled in a fierce clash between residents of the Mera community and members of a new terrorist group, Lakurawa, in Kebbi State.
Military authorities have confirmed the emergence of the Lakurawa group, reportedly linked to ISIS operating in the Sahel region.
The group attacked the Mera villagers in the Augie local government area of Kebbi State on Friday in bids rustle cattle.
It was learnt that the Community members resisted the assault, and a violent confrontation ensued.
“A herder ran to the community and raised the alarm. Local residents responded and engaged the terrorists in a fight, which led to the de@ths of 15 people, with many others injured,” a local source said.
The locals reportedly succeeded in taking out some térrorists and injuring others, although survivors among the attackers managed to carry away their càsualties as they retreated.
Kebbi State’s Deputy Governor, accompanied by the Commissioner of Police and the Emir of Argungu, visited Mera to offer condolences.
