Two people, including a local vigilante, have been killed following an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on Ungushi community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Another person reportedly sustained gunshot injuries during the attack, which occurred on Sunday.

The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed that the incident had been reported but said it was still awaiting detailed information from the Divisional Police Officer in the area.

Attack Triggers Gun Battle

Residents said the suspected terrorists stormed Ungushi and opened fire, prompting local vigilantes to mobilise and confront the attackers.

The ensuing gun battle reportedly lasted for more than an hour before the attackers withdrew from the community.

The two residents who were killed were identified as Ali Kaurar Yaku Marshall and Lukman Bawa, a welder.

A local vigilante, identified as Mustapha Auwalu, was also reportedly shot in the right leg during the confrontation.

He was taken to a General Hospital, where medical personnel reportedly removed the bullet from his leg.

Residents Claim Terrorists Were Also Killed

Residents further claimed that vigilantes killed three of the suspected Lakurawa fighters during the exchange of gunfire.

However, the police had not independently confirmed the reported deaths of the attackers at the time of filing.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said the Divisional Police Officer had reported the incident but that the command was still waiting for further details.

“The incident has been reported by the DPO in the area. We are still awaiting details of the incident as of the time of filing this report,” Rufai said.

Fresh Security Concerns

The latest attack has heightened concerns among residents of Ungushi and neighbouring communities over the continued activities of armed groups in parts of Sokoto State.

Residents appealed to the government and security agencies to strengthen security deployments and increase patrols in the area to prevent further attacks.

Ungushi, located in Kebbe Local Government Area, has previously been affected by attacks attributed to Lakurawa.

The group has maintained a presence in parts of northwestern Nigeria and has been linked to repeated attacks on communities and security formations in the region.

The latest incident remains under investigation, with the police expected to provide further details on the casualties and circumstances surrounding the attack.