Lakurawa kills police inspector, 11 civilians in Kebbi

‎Suspected Mamudawa/Lakurawa terrorists on Wednesday attacked Wawilaiyi and Kystu villages in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing a police inspector and 11 civilians.

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‎The state police command spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the incident to our correspondent over the telephone on Thursday.

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‎He said the police inspector was killed in an exchange of gunfire with the attackers, adding that his identity had yet to be confirmed as investigations continued.

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‎The attackers reportedly set houses ablaze and looted food items from shops in the affected communities, forcing residents to flee their homes for safety.

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‎Usman said the police and other security agencies had cordoned off the affected areas to prevent further attacks and launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.

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‎“Yes, there was an attack on Wawilaiyi and Kystu villages by suspected Mamudawa terrorists. Unfortunately, they killed one police inspector during an exchange of fire.

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‎“I cannot give you his name yet until we conclude our investigation,” he said.

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‎He, however, assured that adequate security had been deployed to the affected area to improve the security of the communities.

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‎The incident has heightened concerns over the security of rural communities in the state.

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