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The Latest Breaking News from Lakurawa

Dozens more civilians killed, kidnapped in Nigeria

JOS, Nigeria - Jihadists kidnapped and killed scores of people in an attack during Friday prayers in central Nigeria’s Niger state, survivors and lawmakers told AFP on Saturday, though some were able to escape during a clash with rival militants.

Bangkok Post · Aug 22

Nigerian police say armed group killed 33 in fresh simultaneous attacks

Police say Islamic militants have killed at least 33 people in coordinated attacks in northwest Nigeria

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in Nigeria after one of the deadliest attacks in months, lawmaker says

A lawmaker claimed at least 162 people were killed following attacks on two villages in Nigeria

The Independent UK · Feb 5

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Two weeks on, questions linger over targeting and impact of US airstrikes in Nigeria

Very little information has been shared about strikes in Sokoto state

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

Did The US Just Hit The 'Wrong' Village in Nigeria With No History of Any ISIS Activity?

An investigation into whether a US-Nigerian airstrike on Dec. 25-26, 2025 struck a village with no history of ISIS activity, examining official statements, local accounts and the wider security context.

International Business Times UK · Dec 28, 2025

Why did Trump order strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria?

The US says it is targeting ISIS groups which have been attacking Christians

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025

Nigeria’s growing security crisis: 6 essential reads

Unidentified people attacked a community in Plateau State, Nigeria’s north central region, in mid-April, killing at least 52 residents. A similar attack in the same state claimed 48 lives earlier in the month.

The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025

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Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border

Strained relations between Abuja and Niamey have disrupted joint military patrols and allowed the armed group to expand.

Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2025

Nigeria’s terror group Lakurawa is nothing new – it exists because of government’s failure: analysts

The Nigerian army has spoken of attacks on the Niger-Nigeria border in 2024 as being carried out by a new terrorist group.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2024

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