A combined team of security operatives, including vigilante groups, on Thursday killed a notorious leader of Lakurawa, Maigemu in Kebbi State.
The state’s Director of Security, Cabinet Office, Alhaji AbdulRahman Usman-Zagga, disclosed this to journalists in Birnin Kebbi.
He said Maigemu was killed at Kuncin Baba in Arewa local government area after a fierce gun duel with the security agents.
He said: “This success comes just a week after Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi visited Bagiza and Rausa Kade communities in Arewa Local Government to condole with residents over the killing of six people by suspected Lakurawa cattle rustlers.
“During the governor’s visit, he assured the affected communities of immediate security reinforcement and strategic measures to tackle criminal activities in the area.
“Today, his proactive approach has yielded results with the elimination of this kingpin. His corpse is available as evidence.”
He commended the governor for the commitment to security and the continuous logistic support to security operatives, especially those on special operations.
Lakurawa is a terror group that infiltrated Sokoto and Kebbi States through the Niger Republic.
Source: Ripples