Friday, November 8, 2024 - The Nigerian Army has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorists group known as ‘Lukarawas’, in the northwestern part of Nigeria.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made
this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on
Thursday, November 8, in Abuja
Buba said that the new terrorist group emerged from the Republic of
Niger after the coup that led to the breakdown of military cooperation between
Nigeria and Niger.
Buba said that the terrorists began entering the northern parts of
Sokoto and Kebbi States from the Niger Republic and Mali axis, after the coup
in Niger Republic.
“The terrorists took advantage of the gaps in cooperation between both
countries and exploited difficult terrains to make incursions in remote areas
in some North Western states to spread their ideology,” he said.
Buba said that the group were accepted by the locals, who initially
thought that they meant well for them, adding that they failed to report the
movement to the military and security agencies.
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