Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked Birnin Dede village in Kebbi State, killing no fewer than 13 people.
The attack was reported to be a retaliation following the killing of their leader, Maigemu, by a combined security force in Kebbi.
The assailants also reportedly set at least eight villages on fire near Birnin Dede, all within the Arewa LGA of the state.
The Chairman of Arewa LGA, Sani Aliyu, confirmed the attack to newsmen.
It could be recalled that combined security forces, with the support of Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, recently killed the group’s kingpin, Maigemu, as part of ongoing efforts to curb the activities of armed groups in the North-West state.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Kebbi State Police Command, Nafiu Abubakar, is yet to comment on the development.