At least three people were killed and two others injured after gunmen attacked a construction site along the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The victims included two security operatives and an expatriate working on the road construction project, while two civilians sustained gunshot injuries.
The incident occurred at a construction site in Gubba Village, Andarai District of Maiyama LGA, according to the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Bashir Usman.
Usman said the attackers, suspected to be Lakurawa terrorists from the Kebbe axis of neighbouring Sokoto State, stormed the construction site and opened fire on the workers.
He said two civilians were also injured during the attack and were evacuated to a hospital for treatment.
The police spokesperson said another attack by the suspected terrorists was recorded the same day along the Birnin Malam axis but was repelled by police teams.
He added that joint security forces had responded to the incidents, with tactical teams deployed to strengthen security and prevent further attacks.
Following the attack, construction activities at the affected site were suspended as security agencies intensified surveillance and deployed additional personnel to the area.
The police assured workers on the project of continued security protection and urged them to remain calm as efforts continued to safeguard lives and property.
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists kill expatriate, two others in Kebbi attack