Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terror group known as ‘Lukarawas’ in the Northwestern states of Sokoto and Kebbi.
The director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba made this known while addressing a news conference in Abuja on Thursday.
According to him, the new terror group was exacerbating insecurity in the North-West region but the Armed Forces of Nigeria are already containing them. He said:
“Troops are confronted with a new terrorist sect in the North-West. This sect is known as Lukawaras, the Lukawaras are affiliated to terrorists in the Sahel particularly from Mali and Niger Republic.
“They began incursion into Northern part of Nigeria, mainly Sokoto and Kebbi states, and like I mentioned, they came in from Niger and Mali axis.”
The military also declared nine terrorists wanted for their roles in the security challenges bedeviling the nation.
Nigeria grapples with terrorist operations which has forced the northern part of the country into an abyss of insecurity. As the country is not yet completely free from Boko Haram group, the emergence of another group grows worrisome for the country.
