Nigeria Bleeds Again as Lakurawa Terror Group Attack Claims 15 Lives in Sokoto Village

At least 15 people have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack by suspected bandits in Kwallajiya village, located in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The assailants, believed to be members of the terror Lakurawa group, stormed the community on Wednesday afternoon, unleashing terror on residents in a renewed wave of violence in northern Nigeria, Punch reported.

Eyewitnesses from the village, speaking anonymously, told reporters that the attack began unexpectedly, catching the villagers off guard. The victims were reportedly buried later that evening under Islamic rites.

We are deeply concerned about the continued acts of violence and the suffering communities are experiencing at the hands of bandits in various parts of this state,” the source said.

He added that the attackers may have been aided by informants from within the community, urging the public to cooperate more closely with security agencies. The attack is part of a broader security crisis that continues to grip Nigeria, particularly under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Across the northern and central regions, terrorist groups and criminal gangs have intensified their operations, often taking control of rural communities and displacing thousands.

In a disturbing new development, a previously unknown militant group, Mahmuda, emerged in Kwara State, launching attacks in Kaiama and Burtein communities.

Local sources reported that the group killed at least three civilians, injured many others, and now exerts control over several villages. The group is said to be enforcing taxes, conscripting forced labour, and imposing a strict version of sharia law.

It will be recalled that recently, the Sokoto State Government said it is committed to restoring peace and security by announcing its readiness to engage in dialogue with armed groups willing to lay down their weapons and embrace reconciliation, despite attacks on its citizens. 

In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security, Colonel Ahmed Usman (rtd), the state government emphasised that negotiation is often more effective than prolonged conflict, citing historical examples where lasting peace was achieved through dialogue rather than force.

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