ABUJA: Nigerian Army has confirmed the rise of a new terrorist group called Lukarawas, which is contributing to the growing insecurity in Nigeria’s Northwestern states, particularly Sokoto and Kebbi. The group, which is affiliated with extremist factions in the Sahel region, including those in Mali and Niger, is reportedly intensifying violence in the area.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, outlined the threat posed by the Lukarawas and assured the public that the Nigerian military is actively engaged in containing their activities.
He explained that the group’s presence in Nigeria’s Northwest coincided with increased instability in the Sahel following the coup in Niger, which severed critical military cooperation between Nigeria and the Nigerien government.
The Lukarawas group has begun making incursions into northern Nigeria, particularly in Sokoto and Kebbi states, General Buba said. They are linked to terrorists operating in the Sahel region, especially those from Mali and Niger, and are exploiting the breakdown in regional security following the political upheaval in Niger.
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The General also revealed that the Lukarawas group began crossing into Nigeria through the Niger and Mali borders, taking advantage of the weakened security situation to carry out raids and terror activities. He emphasized that the Nigerian Armed Forces are actively engaged in efforts to neutralize the threat and restore peace to the region.
In addition to this, the military has declared nine individuals wanted for their involvement in various terrorist activities that have been destabilizing the country. These individuals are believed to be key players in the ongoing security challenges, and the military has urged the public to report any information that could lead to their capture.
The Nigerian Armed Forces remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, with ongoing operations aimed at dismantling terrorist networks operating within the country and across its borders.
