Four soldiers feared dead after attack by Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked Kebbe town in Sokoto State, resulting in a violent confrontation with security forces. Over 300 militants reportedly stormed the area, targeting shops, a hospital, and vehicles. Bashar Altine and Ahmed Rufai confirmed the incident, though casualty figures remain unverified. The attackers looted property and damaged vehicles before withdrawing from the town.
What we know
- Suspected Lakurawa terrorists invaded Kebbe town, engaging soldiers in a gun battle.
- Bashar Altine reported that four soldiers were feared killed, but this has not been independently confirmed.
- The militants looted shops, stole mobile phones and bread, and damaged several vehicles, including a military vehicle and an ambulance.
- The attackers also seized motorcycles from residents and mobile phones from hospital patients.
- After the attack, the militants moved towards Ungushi town, with no confirmed casualties among the attackers.
