Armed terrorists suspected to be members of the Lakurawa group have reportedly attacked a Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) camp in Maje, Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing one Customs officer and setting the facility on fire.
The incident occurred late Saturday when the assailants stormed the camp, shooting indiscriminately. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers arrived in large numbers, forcing residents and officers to flee for safety as the building went up in flames.
A resident recounted, “The terrorists came in numbers and started shooting sporadically. Everyone ran for safety.”
Confirming the attack, the Public Relations Officer of the NCS Kebbi Command, Muhammad Tajudeen, stated, “We are at the hospital waiting for the doctor’s report to confirm the officer’s condition. An official update will follow.”
The assault comes just days after the same group allegedly abducted the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo, during an earlier attack in the area. He was released after spending a week in captivity.
The latest attack underscores the worsening security situation in Kebbi State, where communities and security agencies continue to face escalating threats from armed bandits and terrorist groups.
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UNILAG to Honour Gov Diri with Professorial Chair, Book Launch for Exemplary Leadership
The University of Lagos Consultancy Services (UNILAG Consult) has announced plans to honour Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, in recognition of his transparent, inclusive, and visionary leadership.
The triple-event tribute, scheduled for November 5, 2025, at the University of Lagos Main Auditorium, will feature the public presentation of a book titled “Leadership Chronicles of Governor Douye Diri,” an International Public Lecture, and the launch of a Professorial Chair on Good Governance.
According to the Managing Director and CEO of UNILAG Consult Limited, Professor John Oyefara, the Professorial Chair will serve as a lasting academic legacy dedicated to promoting research, teaching, and policy dialogue on ethics, transparency, innovation, and people-centred governance across Africa.
He emphasized that the event aims to celebrate and institutionalize Governor Diri’s leadership style, which embodies vision, inclusiveness, and integrity. Prof. Oyefara also commended the governor’s technology-driven governance and focus on health and education reforms.
Professor Hope Eghagha, Distinguished Professor of English and General Editor of the forthcoming book, noted that the initiative aligns with the University’s mission to strengthen the connection between academia, policy, and leadership practice to enhance democratic governance in Africa.
Project consultant Sola Ojewusi highlighted Governor Diri’s notable achievements, including the innovative use of drone technology for medical supply delivery to remote areas of Bayelsa State, which has improved healthcare access and saved lives.
The event is expected to attract national and international dignitaries, academics, policymakers, and diplomats for discussions on advancing good governance and leadership excellence across the continent.
