Suspected Lakurawa Attack Leaves Two Dead in Sokoto Community

By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi

Two residents were reportedly killed when suspected Lakurawa fighters attacked Ungushi community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Sunday morning.

The attackers were said to have stormed the community and opened fire on residents, prompting local vigilantes to engage them in a gun battle.

The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the attack but said it was yet to receive comprehensive details from its officers in the area.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai told our correspondent that the Divisional Police Officer had reported the incident.

“The incident has been reported by the DPO in the area. We are still awaiting details of the incident as of the time of filing this report” Rufai said.

However, residents said the vigilantes successfully repelled the attackers after a gun battle, claiming that three suspected Lakurawa fighters were killed during the confrontation.

The residents identified the two victims as Ali Kaurar Yaku Marshall and Lukman Bawa, a welder.

A vigilante member, Mustapha Auwalu, was also reportedly shot in the right leg during the encounter.

He was taken to the General Hospital, where medical personnel reportedly removed the bullet.

The attack has renewed fears among residents of Ungushi and surrounding communities over the activities of armed groups in the area.

Residents called for urgent intervention by the government and increased deployment of security personnel to the community.

They also urged security agencies to intensify patrols and intelligence gathering to prevent further attacks and protect vulnerable communities across the area.