Panic As Lakurawa Terrorists Invade Sokoto, Rustle Cattle

Once again, members of the terror group Lakurawa have attacked Kura village in the Soron Yamma ward of Binji Local Government Area in Sokoto State.

The terror group attacked the community on Tuesday and seized a large number of livestock.

Quoting sources, a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, said no member of the community was injured or killed during the incident.

Zagazola also disclosed that the Nigerian Army recovered 38 rustled cattle in Kalgo village in Sokoto State and returned them to their owners in Mera village, Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The cattle were rustled by suspected Lakurawa terrorists who attacked the area.

Zagazola said the troops from the Headquarters, 1 Brigade, and 1 Battalion carried out the intervention, adding that upon learning of the troops’ approach, the suspected terrorists fled the scene, abandoning 38 rustled cattle.

The report noted that the operation, led by the Commander of 1 Brigade, was carried out without incident.

“The recovered livestock was returned to its rightful owners in Mera village, Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

“This recovery operation comes amid a rising threat by the Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states.

“On Tuesday, November 11, some armed men believed to be from the Lakurawa group raided Kura village in Soron Yamma ward, Binji Local Government Area.

“The attackers seized a large number of livestock but reportedly did not harm or abduct any villagers, according to local sources.”