Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attack a construction site in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing two Nigerian soldiers/security personnel and a Chinese national, with additional people injured. The assault happens while victims are working on or guarding the Badagry Super Highway project. Police and other sources say the attackers launch a surprise attack and flee afterwards, prompting a security response.
Outlets report that the gunmen infiltrate into Kebbi through Kebbe Local Government Area in neighbouring Sokoto State. Police spokespeople describe the incident as unwarranted and link the perpetrators to repeated violence in border communities. One outlet also reports two civilians sustain gunshot injuries, while another focuses on the three fatalities. Authorities say joint security agencies begin a manhunt to identify and arrest those responsible.
The incident raises concerns about security around cross-border areas between Kebbi and Sokoto States and around road construction projects employing foreign nationals and local workers.
