Terrorists kill two soldiers, Chinese national in Kebbi attack

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed two soldiers and a Chinese national in an attack on construction workers in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The attack reportedly occurred on Thursday when the terrorists, who allegedly infiltrated the state through Kebbe Local Government Area of neighbouring Sokoto State, launched a surprise attack on the workers.

Confirming the incident, the Kebbi State Police Command spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, said the victims were among workers engaged in construction along the Badagry Super Highway project in the state.

Usman said the two soldiers were providing security for the Chinese national and other workers when the attackers struck.

He said, “Yes, the attack occurred, but the terrorists are not from Kebbi State. They infiltrated the state through a village bordering Kebbi State.

The soldiers killed were guarding the Chinese national and other workers when the terrorists launched a surprise attack, killing two soldiers and one Chinese national and injuring others.”

The police spokesperson said the identities of the deceased soldiers could not be disclosed because they were members of the military and not police personnel.

We cannot give you the names of those killed in the attack because they are not police officers,” he said.

Usman described the attack as “barbaric and unwarranted,” adding that security agencies had launched a manhunt for the attackers.

He said, “Joint security agencies are on the trail of the suspected Lakurawa terrorists who attacked and killed two soldiers and one Chinese national.”

The latest incident adds to growing security concerns in communities bordering Kebbi and Sokoto states, where suspected Lakurawa elements have been accused of carrying out attacks and infiltrating communities.