Nigerian Army Confronts New Threat: All About the Lukarawas Terrorists
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the rise of a new terrorist group named “Lakurawas,” operating in the northwest, particularly in Sokoto State.
This group has been linked to violent activities and is believed to possess advanced weaponry, with its influence spreading across multiple local government areas (LGAs) in the state.
The emergence of this group adds to the already concerning levels of insecurity in the region, which are exacerbated by the ongoing banditry and violent extremism from other armed factions.
Recent reports from local authorities highlight that the group is likely responsible for various violent attacks, including ambushing Nigerian Army personnel, as well as engaging in terror activities near the border with Niger.
The situation is being closely monitored, and security forces are actively working to counter the group’s operations​.
The threat from this group and others in the region is seen as part of a broader pattern of rising extremism and armed group activity in the northwest, which has been heavily influenced by local socio-political dynamics and cross-border security issues