Kebbi residents block highway over Lakurawa attacks; state blames opposition

Residents blocked the Jega–Kontagora highway in Kebbi State to protest attacks by suspected Lakurawa terrorists that have displaced families. The Kebbi State Government accused the opposition ADC of spreading falsehoods and sponsoring political violence ahead of the 2027 elections, adding a political dimension to the security crisis. The situation is developing, with the security and political narratives in tension.