Insurgents suspected to be members of a group known as Lakurawa on June 21 attacked security installations along the Mokwa–New Bussa Road in Niger State.

Police sources said the incident occurred at about 1630 hours when the armed group blocked the highway at Zugurma in Mashegu Local Government Area before launching an attack on a Nigerian Immigration Service checkpoint in the area.

During the attack, the insurgents reportedly overpowered personnel at the checkpoint and made away with an AK-47 rifle belonging to an immigration officer.

The attackers were also said to have extended their operation to the Police Outpost in Zugurma Village.

However, police authorities confirmed that all officers on duty at the outpost successfully escaped unhurt during the incident.

No cases of kidnapping or abduction were recorded during the attack, according to the police.

Security sources said the situation had been brought under control, while efforts were ongoing to track and apprehend the attackers.

The command assured residents of intensified patrols and continued security operations in the affected area. (Zagazola)