Over 40 Lakurawa Terrorists Killed in Zamfara Operation
Nigeria, Aug. 16 -- At least 40 members of the outlawed Lakurawa terrorist group have reportedly been killed, while several others sustained injuries following a joint operation by Nigerian troops and local vigilantes in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The operation reportedly took place on Sunday in Gwalli village, following an earlier letter allegedly sent by the terrorist group to the community announcing plans to hold a religious preaching, or da'wah, gathering.
Sources said a combined team comprising soldiers, hybrid Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members and local vigilantes confronted the fighters during the operation, inflicting heavy casualties on the group.
"From available information, Lakurawa terrorists met th...
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