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    Fifteen die in fierce battle between terror group and Kebbi locals

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    In Kebbi State,over 15 people were killed in a fierce encounter between the natives of Mera community and members of a terrorist group, Lakurawa with alleged links to ISIS that operates in the Sahel.

    According to a BBC Hausa report monitored by our correspondent, the incident happened on Friday near Mera community in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

    A source told the BBC Hausa that the crisis ensued when members of the Lakurawa terrorist group met a local herder and attempted to rustle his animals.

    ” The herder ran to the community and raised alarm, and community members marched to the location where they engaged the terrorists in a fight whiçh led to the killing of 15,while many were injured.”

    ” The locals succeeded in killing some of the terrorists, and injured others.But the survivors among the terrorists carried their casualties and left. ”

    “The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State has paid a condolence visit on the people of Mera,and was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police and the Emir of Argungu.”

    A media aide to the Governor of Kebbi State, Abdullahi Idris Zuru on Saturday, confirmed on phone of the existence of the terror group in some parts of the state.He assured that the authorities were up and doing to contain the threat posed by the Lakurawa.

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