Following assaults by the brand new terrorist group Lakurawa, the Chief of Defence Employees, Basic Christopher Musa, has deployed troops to Augie LGA in Kebbi State.
The deployment adopted an pressing attraction by Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, requesting federal assist to curb the group’s violent actions.
The troops, outfitted with armoured tanks and superior weapons, have been obtained by the Kebbi State deputy governor, Umar Tafida, earlier than continuing to Mera the place the terrorist group struck.
Disclosing this, the governor’s media aide, Abdullahi Idris Zuru, stated the deployment was important as the brand new armed teams are severely disrupting life for rural residents.
“The governor has pledged to make sure the protection of lives and property for all Kebbi State residents, prompting him to hunt federal help to counter terrorism throughout the state,” Zuru emphasised.
The current assault on Mera village by the Lakurawa group has displaced many residents and left the neighborhood reeling from loss.