Sokoto govt orders intensified operations after fresh Lakurawa attack

The Sokoto State Government has ordered information agencies to intensify operations against the Lakurawa violent radical pursuing a caller onslaught that reportedly near 32 residents and 4 soldiers dead.

The authorities besides said 13 Lakurawa fighters were killed aft residents of affected communities confronted the attackers during the incident.

In a connection issued connected Tuesday by the Office of the Special Adviser connected Security Matters, the authorities commiserated with the families of the victims, the Nigerian Armed Forces and residents of the affected communities.

It described the 4 soldiers killed successful the onslaught arsenic “gallant” unit who paid the ultimate terms successful the work of the nation, portion commending residents for confronting the attackers.

The authorities prayed for the repose of those killed and the speedy betterment of those injured, portion directing information agencies to intensify operations against the attackers and bring those liable to justice.

It besides said it had activated exigency aesculapian and alleviation assistance for victims, injured persons and residents displaced by the violence.

The authorities disclosed that a ...