The Kebbi government said a notorious kingpin of Lakurawa terrorist group simply identifies as Maigemu has been k!lled in a gun-duel with security operatives and local vigilante in Kuncin Baba community of Arewa Local Government area of the state
Maigemu was k!lled on Thursday by a combined team of security operatives, including members of vigilance group in the community with a remote area with challenging terrain, after a fierce gun battle, Alhaji AbdulRahman Usman-Zagga, Kebbi Director of Security, Cabinet Office revealed in in a statement on Friday in Birnin Kebbi.
He said the k!lling of Maigemu “comes just a week after Gov. 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,” Usman-Zagga said.
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