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LAKURAWA TERRORISTS REPORTEDLY MOVING TOWARD MABURYA VILLAGE AS 21 COMMUNITIES FLEE ATTACKS IN NIGER STATE

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SECURITY ALERT: MARIGA AND MASHEGU LGAs, NIGER STATE | NOVEMBER 4, 2026

GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
– Maburya Village, Mariga LGA: 10.95000° N, 5.61667° E
– Zugurma District, Mashegu LGA: 9.45896° N, 4.96701° E

Approximately 150 Lakurawa terrorists are reportedly moving toward Maburya village in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, raising fresh security concerns among residents in the area.

A security source told TruthNigeria that 21 communities in Zugurma District, Mashegu LGA, are reportedly fleeing their homes following repeated attacks by Lakurawa terrorists.

Beyond forcing residents to abandon their homes, the attackers have reportedly destroyed farmlands and crops, threatening the livelihoods of rural households whose survival depends largely on agriculture.

Intelligence sources warned that the affected communities remain vulnerable to further attacks and displacement, with residents increasingly worried about their safety and ability to sustain their families.

HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES

Residents of the following communities are considered to be at heightened risk:

1. Mulea

2. Poto

3. Kizhi

4. Gwaji

5. Kuda

6. Zhiwongi

7. Kpantu

8. Eda Gari Mallam

9. Pozhi

10. Chitaku

11. Edogi

12. Magawata

13. Bitogi

14. Shinkafi

15. Unguwar Makeri

16. Yeni Gago

17. Kanbarin Daji

18. Faje

19. Mashigi

20. Kiriya

21. Unguwar Hussaini

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

– Residents should remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agencies.

– Farmers should avoid isolated farmlands and vulnerable routes until the security situation improves.

– Security agencies should urgently reinforce patrols around Maburya and the affected communities in Zugurma District.

– Residents facing immediate threats should move toward safer locations where possible.

TruthNigeria calls for urgent security intervention to prevent further attacks, protect vulnerable communities and stop another wave of forced displacement in Niger State.

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