On Monday, individuals in Niger State who are believed to be part of the Lakurawa terrorist gang barricaded the Mokwa-New Bussa Road, which caused chaos for locals, drivers, and commuters.
Riding on motorcycles, the hundreds of terrorists blocked the road near Zurgurma in the state’s Mashegu Local Government Area, causing traffic jams and forcing drivers to find alternate routes.
Confirmation from reliable sources also shows that the armed gang attacked Zurgurma and the surrounding areas, causing widespread panic and driving many drivers to give up on the road completely.
As locals rushed to get to safety, the catastrophe briefly halted commercial and social activities and threw the neighbourhood into disarray.
Confirming the news, SP Wasiu Abiodun of the Niger State Police Command said that a combined security team wasted no time in responding to the terrorists’ threat.
His account is that the assailants fled into the neighbouring Ibbi Forest after security forces quickly intervened, preventing the accused terrorists from inflicting any more damage.
He went on to say, “Security agencies have continued to monitor the area and are taking necessary measures to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of residents and road users.”
Communities and important transportation corridors have remained targets of armed groups despite ongoing security operations. Parts of Niger State continue to have security problems, as shown by the most recent occurrence.