A devastating incident unfolded on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Kwalajiya village, Sokoto State. Suspected members of the Lakurawa armed group launched a brutal reprisal attack, leaving at least 15 people confirmed dead and several others injured. The community is reeling from this horrific act of violence.
The assault, which occurred around 2:00 p.m., caught residents by surprise during their Zuhr prayers. Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos, with attackers indiscriminately firing upon worshippers in the mosque and villagers working on farmlands, turning a peaceful afternoon into a nightmare.
Local sources indicate this deadly invasion was a **retaliatory strike**. It followed an earlier foiled attack on Kwalajiya village, where three Lakurawa members, including a suspected commander, were reportedly killed. This suggests a dangerous cycle of violence escalating in the region.
Further tensions may have stemmed from a recent community decision. A local leader revealed that the village had discouraged marriages between local women and members of the Lakurawa group, a warning that was not well-received and could have potentially provoked this aggressive response.
The attack left Kwalajiya village in ruins. Homes were burned, shops destroyed, and farmlands set ablaze. While no women were harmed, men were specifically targeted. The destruction extended to the local telecoms mast, leaving the community isolated and unable to call for help.
Survivors have now fled to nearby areas like Gidan Madi, completely deserting Kwalajiya. Funeral rites for the deceased have been completed, and there are urgent calls for the Nigerian and Sokoto State governments to deploy security personnel and restore telecommunications to prevent further tragedies.
Source: https://newspremises.com.ng/viral-video-man-caught-hiding-in-fcmb-bank-ceiling-after-alleged-attempt-to-tamper-with-systems/