At least 20 people were killed when Lakurawa insurgents attacked Fasken Rafi village in Nigeria’s Arewa Local Government Area of northwestern Kebbi State, authorities and local media reported.
The attack on Sunday, described by residents as one of the most coordinated assaults on the community in recent times, also left several people injured, with victims receiving treatment at nearby medical facilities.
The Kebbi State government confirmed the incident and dispatched a delegation led by Deputy Governor Umar Tafida to the affected community to assess the situation and console the bereaved families.
Speaking during the visit, Tafida condemned the killings and pledged stronger security measures to prevent further attacks.
“This senseless loss of lives deeply saddens us. This administration remains unyielding in its commitment to restoring peace,” he said, adding that additional security personnel and operational resources would be deployed to the area.
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Security concerns have grown across northwestern Nigeria, where communities continue to face attacks by armed groups, including Lakurawa insurgents, who have expanded their activities across parts of Kebbi and neighbouring Sokoto State.
