Lakurawa Terrorist Maigemu Eliminated In Kebbi

A joint team of security operatives and local vigilantes has eliminated Maigemu, a notorious Lakurawa kingpin, in Kebbi State.

Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, disclosed this on Friday in a post on his X handle.

Makama said intelligence sources informed him that Maigemu was neutralized on Thursday at Kuncin Baba in Arewa Local Government Area after a fierce gun battle.

This development comes just a week after Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi visited Bagiza and Rausa Kade communities in Arewa Local Government Area to condole with residents over the killing of six people by suspected Lakurawa cattle rustlers.

“During the governor’s visit, he assured the affected communities of immediate security reinforcement and strategic measures to tackle criminal activities in the area.

“Today, his proactive approach has yielded results with the elimination of this kingpin. His corpse is available as evidence,” Makama said, citing intelligence sources.