15 dead as Mera community, terrorist group clash in Kebbi

A clash between natives of Mera community and the new terrorist group, Lakurawa, left 15 people dead in Kebbi State.

The new group, Lakurawa, is alleged to have links with ISIS, which operates in the Sahel.

According to a BBC Hausa report, the incident happened on Friday near Mera community in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The crisis, according to a source who spoke to BBC Hausa, ensued when members of the Lakurawa terrorist group encountered a local herder and attempted to rustle his animals.

The herder, it was learned, ran to the community and raised the alarm, prompting community members to march to the location where they engaged the terrorists in a fight that led to the killing of 15, while many were injured.

“The locals succeeded in killing some of the terrorists and injuring others. The survivors among the terrorists carried their casualties and left.”

“The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Umar Abubakar Tafida, has paid a condolence visit to the people of Mera, and was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police and the Emir of Argungu.”