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BREAKING: Fighter jet targeted at Lakurawa mistakenly bombs two Sokoto communities

BREAKING: Fighter jet targeted at Lakurawa mistakenly bombs two Sokoto communities The incident, which occurred around 7 a.m. on Wednesday, affected the villages of Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa. According to locals, these communities are situated near Surame Forest, known to be a hideout for Lakurawa members and bandits. A resident of Silame, Malam Yahya, confirmed the proximity of the villages to the…

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'Lakurawa' Kills 15 Residents, Rustles Large Number Of Cattle In Kebbi 

At least 15 persons killed by a new Jihadist group, “Lakurawa” have been buried in Kebbi State. The state Deputy Governor, Umar Abubakar Tafida and the Emir of Argungu, Sama’ila Muhammad Mera, also attended the funeral prayers of the deceased on Friday afternoon at Mera, Kebbi State. It was gathered that the newly formed Jihadist group known as ‘Lakurawa’ has imposing taxes and levies on…

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Sokoto Airstrikes: Vice President Shettima's Apology to Victims’ Families

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National Security: Army Chief Oluyede Vows Sustained Onslaught Against Lakurawa Sect

Dec 17, 2024

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has commanded sustained actions against Lakurawa terrorist sect in the North West region as the year comes to an end.

John Terna reports that General Oluyede stated this at the opening ceremony of the Annual Chief of Army Staff Conference in Abuja.

from Independent Television and Radio

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Chris Ewokor & Mansur AbubakarBBC News, AbujaGetty ImagesSelf-defence groups have been formed to help fight militant groupsNigeria's authorities have officially declared the Lakurawa armed group - which flogs people for listening to music - a terrorist organisation and banned it across the country.Lakurawa is a new militant group which carries out attacks, targeting local communities in north-western Nigeria and across the border with Niger.Nigerian officials say Lakurawa is affiliated with jihadist factions in Mali and Niger, and its militants have for years settled in communities along the Nigeria-Niger border, marrying local women and recruiting youths.This adds to Nigeria's security concerns, as it is already fighting against several armed groups, from Islamist militants Boko Haram to kidnapping gangs.The Nigerian government submitted a document to a High Court in the capital, Abuja, on Thursday, detailing the activities of the group. It said Lakurawa had been involved in acts of terrorism, including cattle rustling, kidnapping for ransom, hostage-taking and attacks on top government officials. The group was also accused of spreading harmful ideology within local communities and encouraging locals to disregard authorities, "resulting in injuries, and loss of lives and property to innocent citizens of Nigeria".The group emerged few years ago in some villages in Sokoto and Kebbi states and people had notified authorities of its existence but nothing was done.At first, Lakurawa members promised to tackle banditry and help protect local people from cattle thieves. "But things escalated when they started asking to check people’s phones and would flog those that have music in them before deleting them," the man said.In the court papers, Nigeria's Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi said the group's activities posed a serious threat to national security.Last year, military spokesperson Maj Gen Edward Buba said the emergence of Lakurawa was directly linked to political instability in neighbouring Mali and Niger. The military has seized power in both countries, partly because of the pressure of an Islamist insurgency.In a swift decision, Justice James Omotosho declared the group "a terrorist organisation and extended the ban to similar groups across Nigeria, with a specific focus on the North West and North Central regions".This move will give the Nigerian government sweeping powers to take strong actions against the group. Security agencies now have broad mandates to disrupt and dismantle the group's operations, including arrests, prosecution, asset freezes, and increased surveillance.It could also lead to public stigma and isolation for individuals associated with the designated group.Across the country, especially in northern Nigeria, people fear another scenario similar to when Boko Haram emerged in the late 2000s.Boko Haram means "Western education is forbidden", and it has repeatedly targeted secular schools as part of its attempts to establish its version of Islamic rule in the region.The group gained notoriety internationally when it kidnapped more than 200 school girls from the north-eastern town of Chibok in 2014.You may also be interested in:Getty Images/BBC

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Nigeria's latest militant group has declared itself a terrorist group

Chris Ewokor & Mansur Abubakar BBC News, Abuja Getty Images Self-defense groups have been formed to help fight against terrorists Nigerian authorities have declared the Lakurawa gang – which whips people for listening to music – a terrorist group and banned it across the country. Lakurawa is a new terrorist group that is active in terrorist activities, targeting the north-western regions of…

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Lakurawa: Nigeria's newest armed group declared a terrorist organisation | masr356.com

The Nigerian government submitted a document to a High Court in the capital, Abuja, on Thursday, detailing the activities of the group. It said Lakurawa had been involved in acts of terrorism, including cattle rustling, kidnapping for ransom, hostage-taking and attacks on top government officials. The group was also accused of spreading harmful ideology within local communities and encouraging…

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New Nigerian jihadist group declared terrorists

The Lakurawa group has been accused of attacks on top government officials and kidnapping. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J5jO092 via IFTTT

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The Special Operations Brigade was sent to Sokoto and Kebbi States to fight the Lakurawas Sect

This action is a component of the endeavor to fully eradicate the sect’s influence in the area and build on the achievements of Operation Forest Sanity III. On behalf of the Theatre Commander, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, the troops in Sokoto were addressed by Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Sector 2…

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Lakurawa, a new armed group wreaks havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border News of the Armed Forces

A new armed group called Lakurawa is attacking villages in far-flung corners of northwestern Nigeria and across the border with Niger, posing new threats to two countries already plagued by protracted conflicts involving other groups, including Boko Haram. In November, the Nigerian military acknowledged for the first time the existence of Lakurawa and said that its members were operating from…

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Sokoto Accidental Military 'Multiple Airstrike' Tragedy Sparks Outrage

A devastating military airstrike on Christmas Day has left at least 10 civilians dead and many more injured in Sokoto State’s Silame Local Government Area. The victims, mostly peasant farmers, were buried by residents who described the incident as a “multiple airstrike” that caused widespread destruction. The airstrike, which targeted suspected Lakurawa terrorists, also killed dozens of…

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FG Blasts Niger Republic Military Leader Over Allegations Against Nigeria

FG Blasts Niger Republic Military Leader Over Allegations Against Nigeria

The Federal Government has described the allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming non-existent collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilize his country, as baseless and unfounded. Recall that the Niger Republic Government had alleged the establishment of a so-called Lakurawa terrorist headquarters in Sokoto State,…

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Fighter Jet Misfires in Sokoto, Leaves Villagers Dead and Injured

Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning as a fighter jet targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group mistakenly bombed two communities in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Many villagers were feared dead, while several others sustained injuries during the airstrike. The affected communities, Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa, are located near Surame Forest, a known hideout for the Lakurawa group and…

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Lakurawa Terrorists No Longer In Nigeria — Defence Minister

Lakurawa Terrorists No Longer In Nigeria — Defence Minister The Minister of  State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, said on Sunday that Nigeria is now free of the new terror group, Lakurawa, saying the sect had been chased out of the country. Matawalle made the assertion while addressing journalists at his residence in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara. He dismissed the report by the Commissioner of…

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“We are in trouble”: Catholic priests lament another jihadist group making inroads in Nigeria

Nigerian priests, Father George Ehusani, founder of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) and Executive Director of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, and Father Hyacinth Ichoku, the Vice Chancellor of Veritas University Abuja, expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in Nigeria, noting recent activities by the less-known Lakurawa jihadist group in the country’s Northwest…