Lakurawa terrorists kill 13 hunters in Sokoto attack

Lakurawa terrorists kill 13 hunters in Sokoto attack

No fewer than 13 hunters are feared dead after suspected Lakurawa terrorists ambushed a seasonal hunting expedition in Hurumi Forest, Talewa ward, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

It was  gathered that the hunters, who came from various communities in Tangaza and Gwadabawa LGAs of the state, encountered the terrorists between 12 noon and 1pm on Thursday during their annual hunting trip, despite repeated warnings from local authorities over the threat of violence in the area.

Sources said the hunters, who were armed with Dane guns and accompanied by their dogs, walked directly into the terrorists’ enclave deep inside the forest.

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“Three bodies have been recovered so far, while 10 remain unaccounted for. Some survivors have returned home,” a resident of Tangaza, who preferred to be anonymous due to safety concerns, told Daily Trust.

Locals said Kangiye lost five hunters, Chancha and Rantijadi lost two each, while Gidan Kaji and Gandaba Yamma lost one each, and Gandaba Gabas also lost two hunters.