At least 13 vigilante members were killed when Gunmen who are thought to be Lakurawa terrorists attacked Morai village in the Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
After being informed of an imminent attack, a local official, identified as Alhaji Augie, reported to Channels Television that the vigilantes had taken cover in nearby shrubs. The attackers attempted to rustle a herd of cattle, he claimed, when they arrived.
The vigilantes then launched an ambush to avenge the cattle and fend off the attackers.
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He described the Sunday incident as “unfortunately” because they had not realized the terrorists had already surrounded them.
“At least 13 of the attackers opened fire, killing at least 13 of them instantly as the vigilantes moved to stop.” About three kilometers away from ours is the village where the attack took place.
Six bodies have been found, and others have been administered Islamic funeral rites, while the search is still being conducted for the dead.
Source: Channels TV
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