The notorious Lakurawa kingpin, Maigemu has been killed by the combined team of Security operatives in Kebbi State, a state government official said on Friday.
The Director of State Security, Cabinet Office, AbdulRahman Usman-Zagga disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
He explained that the terrorist Kingpin Maigemu was killed on Thursday in a fierce gun battle at Kuncin Baba in Arewa Local Government Area, a remote area with challenging terrain.
” This success comes just a week after the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris visited Bagiza and Rausa Kade communities in Arewa Local Government to condole with residents over the killing of six people by suspected Lakurawa cattle rustlers.
The Governor during the visit however assured the affected communities of immediate security reinforcement and strategic measures to tackle criminal activities in the area.
Mr Zagga said“Today, his proactive approach has yielded results with the elimination of this kingpin. His corpse is available as evidence,”
He then commended the governor for the commitment to security and the continuous logistic support to security operatives, especially those on special operations.
The director urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by sharing intelligence and reporting suspicious activities for lasting peace in the state.