A notorious Lakurawa kingpin, Maigemu, has been eliminated in an operation by a combined team of security forces and vigilantes in Kebbi State.
The Director of Security at the Cabinet Office in Birnin Kebbi, Alhaji Abdulrahman Zagga, in a statement made available to newsmen in the state on Friday, confirmed that Maigemu was taken down on Thursday in Kuncin Baba, the Arewa Local Government Area, a rugged, remote area, after an intense gun battle.
“He was taken down by a combined team of security agents and local vigilantes while working on intelligence.
“The operation comes just a week after Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, visited Bagiza and Rausa Kade communities to commiserate with residents following the killing of six people by suspected Lakurawa cattle rustlers.
“During his visit, Governor Idris assured locals of heightened security measures and swift reinforcements to combat rising criminal activities in the region,” the statement read.
Zagga praised the governor’s unwavering commitment to security and the continuous logistical support provided to security agencies.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant, cooperate with security forces, and report any suspicious activities to help restore peace.
The Lakurawa group, reportedly linked to extremist organizations, has been responsible for a series of deadly attacks across Northern Nigeria, particularly in Sokoto and Kebbi states.
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