Lakurawa Terrorists Attack Construction Site, Three Killed

On October 8, 2026, gunmen believed to be members of the Lakurawa terrorist group attacked the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway construction site in Kebbi State, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a foreign national and two security operatives. The incident occurred in Gubba village, Andarai District, Maitama LGA.

Superintendent Bashir Usman, the Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command, confirmed that the assailants likely infiltrated from the Kebbe area of neighboring Sokoto State. During the attack, the gunmen opened fire, killing the three victims and injuring two civilians, who were later evacuated for medical treatment.

Additionally, the police reported a separate attack along the Birnin Malami axis on the same day, which was successfully repelled by police operatives. Following the incidents, construction activities at the affected section of the highway have been temporarily suspended, and security personnel have been deployed to protect lives and property.