INSECURITY: New Terrorist Group Emerge In The North

By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted November 06, 2024

The Sokoto State Government has reported the emergence of a new terrorist group, named LAKURAWAS, that is gaining influence in the region.

Deputy Governor Idris Gobir shared this during a meeting with participants from Course 33 of the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja, who were on a study tour in Sokoto.

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Gobir indicated that the group is driven by a religious ideology and equipped with sophisticated weaponry, posing a significant threat to regional security.

“Our assessment shows that LAKURAWAS is active in about five local government areas across the state,” he noted.

Gobir expressed concern over this development, especially as the state is already grappling with widespread banditry.

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“The threat is expanding,” he said, adding that security agencies are working diligently to counter this new danger.

The deputy governor highlighted that Sokoto State is actively coordinating with federal security agencies to protect lives and property, implementing various measures to counter the security challenges posed by LAKURAWAS.

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Gobir expressed hope that insights gained from the NDC study tour would help authorities better understand these evolving threats and develop effective strategies to achieve lasting peace.

Leading the visiting delegation, Air Vice Marshal Titus Zuwahu Dauda highlighted the NDC’s role since its founding in 1992 as Nigeria’s leading military institution.

So far, he revealed that the college has prepared over 2,982 officers from military, police, and strategic agencies across 30 African and Asian nations for high-level responsibilities in security and defense.