{
  "id": 543228,
  "title": "Security operatives abandon Kebbi highway over Lakurawa attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/security-operatives-abandon-kebbi-highway-over-lakurawa-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T05:13:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/security-operatives-abandon-kebbi-highway-over-lakurawa-attacks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Security personnel from the Nigeria Customs Service, Nigerian Army, and Nigeria Police Force have abandoned their checkpoints along Kamba Road in Kebbi State due to ongoing attacks by Lakurawa terrorists. Once there were 20 checkpoints between Unguwar Jeji and Kamba, but many have been deserted, allowing for the smuggling of goods and vehicles from Niger and Benin Republics. Nine of those checkpoints - including Dangoma 1 and 2 in Kalgo LGA, Sabon Birni, Maidahini 1-3, Raha Junction, and Bunza - have been left without security. A local resident in Bunza said the Lakurawa terrorists threatened to withdraw from the area after noticing police officers accepting bribes from commercial motorcyclists. The lack of security has also exposed communities to bandit attacks, as there are no military or police bases in Bunza town. The Police Public Relations Officer for Kebbi State explained that some checkpoints were intentionally destroyed while others were fortified to enhance security, despite the reduction in static checkpoints. The force is implementing a new patrol strategy, combining mobile patrols, intelligence gathering, and joint operations to ensure effective coverage of the routes while reducing personnel vulnerability and increasing safety for commuters and communities.",
  "summary": "Security personnel, including officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force operating along Kamba Road in Kebbi State, have abandoned their checkpoints due to persistent attacks by Lakurawa terrorists, Daily Trust has observed. Our correspondent, who visited the area recently, gathered that prior to the development, there were about […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}