The Digest: Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked Baidi village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Thursday night, killing at least four persons and injuring three others. According to a report by counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, the heavily armed assailants invaded the remote border community near the Niger Republic at around 9:30 p.m. and operated for several minutes before fleeing. A communication blackout delayed initial reporting. Troops from Operation FANSAN YANMA, police, and the Sokoto Community Guard Corps were deployed to the area, and victims were evacuated for medical treatment and autopsy.
- The attack underscores the persistent vulnerability of communities in Nigeria’s northwestern border regions to cross-border terrorist incursions
- It highlights the ongoing threat posed by groups such as Lakurawa, despite recent military operations including US airstrikes in the area.
- Communication blackouts in remote areas hinder emergency response and real-time coordination during attacks.
- The incident reinforces concerns about Nigeria’s porous borders and their role in enabling transnational terrorist movements.
- It adds to the growing insecurity in Sokoto, raising questions about the effectiveness of current security strategies in the region.
Sources: The Cable
