Suspected Lakurawa terrorists carried out an attack on a construction site in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing two soldiers and a Chinese national.
The incident took place while workers were operating on a construction project in the region. According to local reports, the assailants targeted the site, resulting in the deaths of the two soldiers and the Chinese national who were present.
Authorities have identified the attackers as members of the Lakurawa group, though details about the motive or affiliations remain unclear. The attack underscores the growing security challenges faced by construction and security personnel in northern Nigeria.
Officials in Kebbi State have called for a swift investigation into the incident and urged increased security measures for workers in the area.
Kebbi State, located in northwestern Nigeria, has seen a rise in violent incidents in recent years, prompting concerns over the safety of both local and foreign workers involved in development projects.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>