Village Head Assassinated as Lakurawa Bandits Strike Sokoto Community!
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Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter
Sokoto State, Nigeria — In a pre‑dawn raid, Lakurawa bandits stormed Sayinna village in Tangaza Local Government Area, killing the village head and another resident in cold blood. The attack, which occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, has intensified concerns over escalating banditry and insecurity in the northwest. [1]
Key Facts
- The deceased traditional ruler was Murtala Sa’adu, aged 47, the Village Head of Sayinna. The other victim was identified as Ibrahim Mai‑Kudi. [1]
- The assailants, believed to be members of the Lakurawa gang, entered the community firing indiscriminately. [2]
- After the attack, they fled into nearby bushes. No immediate arrests were reported. [2]
- Security forces from Operation FANSAN YANMA were quickly deployed to the area. The bodies were evacuated to a hospital. Efforts to intensify patrols around the area are ongoing. [1]
Implications & Local Response
- The killing of a village head is not just a violent act; it strikes at the heart of community leadership, leaving residents feeling vulnerable.
- – Many in Sayinna and nearby villages are calling on government authorities for increased security presence and more proactive measures to counter the Lakurawa threat.
- The incident underscores the urgency of better intelligence, border control, and protection for remote communities in Sokoto State.
Sele Media Africa will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as local authorities investigate the tragedy.
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