A notorious Lakurawa kingpin, Maigemu, has been killed by a combined team of security operatives and local vigilantes in Kebbi State.
The state’s Director of Security at the Cabinet Office, Alhaji AbdulRahman Usman-Zagga, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Birnin Kebbi.
According to Usman-Zagga, Maigemu was neutralised on Thursday during a fierce gun battle at Kuncin Baba in Arewa Local Government Area, a remote location known for its rough terrain.
“This success comes just a week after Governor 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,” Usman-Zagga said.
He praised Governor Idris for his swift response and strategic measures to tackle insecurity, adding, “During the governor’s visit, he assured the affected communities of immediate security reinforcement. Today, his proactive approach has yielded results with the elimination of this kingpin. His corpse is available as evidence.”
Usman-Zagga also urged residents to support security agencies by sharing useful information and reporting suspicious activities to help restore peace in the state.
The Lakurawa group is a terror gang that operates between Sokoto and Kebbi states, often crossing into Nigeria from Niger Republic, worsening insecurity in the North-west region.
