19.05.2025 09:23
In an armed attack targeting farmers heading to the fields in Kebbi State, Nigeria, 15 farmers lost their lives and 3 farmers were injured.
In an armed attack in Kebbi state, located in northwestern Nigeria, 15 farmers lost their lives. According to reports in the national press, farmers heading to their fields in the Danko Wasagu area of the state were attacked by the Lakurawa armed group. In the attack, 15 farmers were killed, and 3 farmers were injured. Kebbi State Deputy Governor Umar Tafida visited the attack site and met with the families of the deceased.
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Tafida stated that the state government would take the necessary steps to ensure that farmers can safely return to their agricultural lands. Nigeria has long been facing attacks from armed gangs as well as terrorist organizations Boko Haram and ISWAP in various regions. Lakurawa had been designated as a terrorist group by the national government in January.