“New Terrorist Group Emerges in Northern Nigeria: ‘Lakurawa’ Kills 15 Kebbi Residents and Rustles Hundreds of Cattle”

In a chilling development that has sent shockwaves through Northern Nigeria, a new terrorist group known as “Lakurawa” has struck Kebbi State, leaving a trail of destruction and tragedy. The disturbing news was announced on the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, alerting the nation to a brutal attack that claimed the lives of 15 innocent residents and resulted in the mass rustling of cattle—a key livelihood in the region.

The terrorist group, reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons, launched a coordinated assault on Kebbi State communities in the early hours of the morning. Eyewitnesses report that the assailants descended swiftly, overwhelming local defenses, and leaving devastation in their wake. “It was a massacre,” one survivor recounted, describing scenes of unimaginable horror as families were torn apart and their means of survival were stolen.

This emergence of “Lakurawa” marks a troubling escalation in the ongoing security crisis facing Northern Nigeria, where terrorist groups have increasingly targeted rural communities, disrupting lives, and undermining agricultural stability. According to local sources, the group has made its intentions clear, with signs that they may continue to target other vulnerable villages across the region, exploiting limited security presence.

The Kebbi State government has responded by calling for urgent intervention from federal security forces to bolster local defenses and prevent further attacks. “We are in a state of emergency,” said a high-ranking government official, underscoring the need for swift and decisive action. Meanwhile, families of the victims are calling for justice and safety as they cope with the harrowing loss of loved ones and the theft of livestock crucial to their livelihoods.

The Federal Government is expected to convene an emergency security briefing in the coming days to address this new threat posed by “Lakurawa” and to discuss strategies for containing and dismantling this group before it gains further ground. In the face of this tragedy, Nigerian communities are left grieving but resolute, hopeful that swift actions by security forces will restore peace and stability.

As “Lakurawa” casts a shadow over the region, the nation watches with concern, praying for the safety of Kebbi residents and the swift restoration of security across Northern Nigeria.