Lakurawa terrorists kill 5 worshippers in Kebbi mosque after foiled attack on GOC

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed no fewer than five worshippers during an attack on a mosque in Dadinkowa, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

It was gathered that the terrorists also injured three worshippers in the reprisal attack, following a failed ambush on the convoy of a Nigerian Army General Officer Commanding (GOC).

The assailants were said to have stormed the mosque and opened fire on the worshippers during evening prayers on Wednesday.

The Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the attack on Thursday, saying the terrorists targeted the mosque in retaliation for their earlier military defeat.

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“The attack was a reprisal by suspected Lakurawa terrorists following a failed ambush on troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 8 Division,” Usman said.

The GOC, 8 Division, and Commander, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Maj.-Gen. Bemgha Koughna, came under attack while on his way to visit troops deployed to the state on Tuesday.

Usman added: “The GOC’s convoy, while navigating the forested terrain near Mayama Hill, came under heavy gunfire from armed terrorists believed to be members of Lakurawa group.

“Troops responded with superior firepower, engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, and neutralised five of them, thereby foiling the ambush.”

The Star