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Police confirm suspected Lakurawa attack on Sokoto community

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed an attack by suspected Lakurawa fighters on Ungushi community in Kebbe Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the attack, saying, “The incident has been reported by the DPO in the area. We are still awaiting details of the incident as of […] Police confirm suspected Lakurawa attack on Sokoto community

Police confirm suspected Lakurawa attack on Sokoto community

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a recent attack by suspected Lakurawa fighters on the Ungushi community in Kebbe Local Government Area, Sokoto State. The incident, which has been reported by the District Police Officer in the area, has resulted in the deaths of two residents, Ali Kaurar Yaku Marshall and Lukman Bawa, a welder. A local vigilante, Mustapha Auwalu, was also injured during the confrontation but was later treated at General Hospital.

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