Two policemen killed as gunmen attack Kebbi checkpoint
In a violent attack at Bakinruwa/Maje in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, suspected members of the Lakurawa armed group killed two police officers and burned down their checkpoint. Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen arrived in large numbers and overpowered the officers on duty. SP Bashir Usman, the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident and stated that police are responding to the situation. The area has experienced repeated security breaches, raising concerns among local residents.
What happened
- Suspected Lakurawa gunmen attacked a police checkpoint at Bakinruwa/Maje, killing two officers.
- The attackers overpowered the policemen and set the officers' tent on fire before fleeing.
- SP Bashir Usman confirmed the deaths and the destruction of the checkpoint.
- The incident marks the third reported attack along the Bakinruwa–Maje border corridor in recent months.
- Security agencies have increased surveillance and patrols in the area to prevent further violence.
