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In what appeared to be a reprisal following the killing of their leader, Maigemu, by a combined security force in Kebbi, suspected Lakurawa terrorists on Sunday attacked Birnin Dede village, killing 13 people.
According to a source, the assailants also set at least eight villages on fire near Birnin Dede, all within the Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The source explained that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the killing of the Lakurawa leader by security forces.
He added that the attackers spared only one village, which was guarded by the Army.
“We seek protection from Allah against this dreaded group,” he said via telephone.
