Armed terrorists suspected to be members of the Lakurawa group have reportedly launched a deadly attack on a camp belonging to officers of the Nigeria Customs Service in Maje, a community in the Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
According to local sources, the assailants invaded the facility in large numbers on Saturday night, opening fire indiscriminately on the officers.
One Customs personnel was reportedly killed on the spot before the attackers set the camp ablaze.
“The terrorists came in large numbers and started shooting sporadically. Everyone ran for safety,” a resident of the community told reporters under anonymity.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Kebbi State Government nor the Nigeria Customs Service had issued an official statement on the incident.
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi State Command, Muhammad Tajudeen, confirmed the attack.
“Yes, the attack actually happened, but you know it’s the doctor who can confirm if he is dead or not. We are currently at the hospital waiting for the doctor’s report. After that, I will let you know,” Tajudeen said.
It would be recalled that the same group of armed bandits attacked the Bagudo Local Government Area last week, during which they abducted the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo.
The lawmaker regained his freedom on Saturday night after spending a week in captivity.
