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Nov 9, 20241 min read

15 Die, As New Terror Group, Lakurawa Clashes with Kebbi Locals

15 Die, As New Terror Group, Lakurawa Clashes with Kebbi Locals
Galaxy TV · Local News desk · Lagos

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In Kebbi State, over 15 people died when the natives of Mera community clashed with the new terrorist group, Lakurawa.

The new group allegedly has links to ISIS that operates in the Sahel. The incident happened on Friday near Mera community in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

That the crisis ensued when members of the Lakurawa terrorist group, met a local herder and attempted to rustle his animals.

The herder ran to the community and raised alarm, and community members marched to the location where they engaged the terrorists in a fight that led to the killing of 15, while many were injured.

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, the eyewitness said

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