15 K+lled in Sokoto Village Att+ck by Suspected Lakurawa Members

15 K+lled in Sokoto Village Att+ck by Suspected Lakurawa Members

At least 15 people have been k+lled in Kwalajiya village, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, following an att+ck by suspected members of the Lakurawa group.

The a§§ault occurred around 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday while residents were observing the afternoon prayer.

According to locals, the att+ck was a reprisal for the k+lling of three Lakurawa members—including a suspected leader—during a failed raid on the village days earlier. Armed men stormed the village, opening fire on worshippers and farmers alike. They also b¥rned down homes, shops, and farmlands, and d+stroyed the community’s telecommunications mast, cutting off mobile network access.

“This is the first time they’ve att+cked us directly,” one community leader said. “But it’s likely retaliation for the earlier incident where their men were k+lled.”

Another source suggested growing tensions may have also played a role, pointing to recent opposition from local leaders to marrying daughters into the Lakurawa group, a stance that reportedly angered them.

In the aftermath, the village has been deserted as residents flee to nearby towns like Gidan Madi for safety. “They spared the women, but k+lled our men and d+stroyed everything,” one displaced resident said.

Seven people reportedly sustained g¥nshot inj¥ries and are receiving treatment. Local officials and security forces attended the victims’ burial on Wednesday, and additional troops are expected to be deployed.

Police spokesperson DSP Ahmed Rufa’i confirmed the att+ck but said casualty figures were still being verified. Community members are urging the government to restore security and telecommunications in the area to help prevent further v+olence.

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