On Saturday, inhabitants of [Kebbi State](https://kebbi.gov.ng) obstructed the heavily‑used Jega‑Kontagora Road to denounce ongoing raids by the [Lakurawa terrorists](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism_in_Nigeria), causing traffic to halt for several hours before authorities cleared the route.
**What sparked the demonstration?**
The protest was triggered by a series of attacks on villages surrounding Jega, which forced many families to abandon their homes and seek refuge elsewhere. Residents reported that entire communities had been emptied as the armed group intensified its incursions.
**Who voiced the community’s concerns?**
Nazeer Muhammad, a local of Jega, told reporters that the town is now crowded with internally displaced persons, many of whom are sleeping outdoors. He added that some of the newcomers originated from the Mayama and Ungushi areas of Sokoto State.
**How many displaced people have arrived?**
Another Jega inhabitant, identified only as Malam Idris, said roughly eight trucks carrying displaced families reached the town on Sunday. He noted that some families are being housed in school buildings while others have no shelter and rely on aid from benevolent strangers.
**What was the police response?**
Video footage circulating online shows police attempting to disperse the demonstrators with tear‑gas, while protestors lit bonfires along the highway. Despite the confrontation, the road eventually reopened to traffic after the blockade was lifted.
The incident underscores the growing humanitarian strain in northern Nigeria as communities grapple with insecurity and mass displacement.