Lakurawa Group Reportedly Directs Girls Aged 15 and Above to Marry, Sets Bride Price at ₦1,500 in Niger

Suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group have reportedly issued new social and religious directives to residents of the Zugurma community in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

According to Sahara Reporters, the incident occurred on Sunday.

The terrorists reportedly ordered that the girls above the age of 15 should be married off and fixed the bride price at ₦1,500.

The terrorists reportedly arrived in Zugurma on Sunday in broad daylight and stayed for several hours while addressing residents.

According to the sources, the armed men used the gathering to preach to the community and announce what they described as rules that residents were expected to follow.