Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria …
11 hours ago · A new armed group called Lakurawa is attacking villages in remote corners of northwestern Nigeria and across the border in Niger, posing new threats to two countries that already suffer from ...
Military reaffirms readiness to flush out Lakurawa terrorists
6 hours ago · The Theatre Commander Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, has reaffirmed the readiness of troops to confront the Lakurawa terrorist group along the ...
Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the… - inkl
1 day ago · Members of Lakurawa have reportedly settled in border communities [File: Mohammad Babangida/AP] Remote communities in the country are often ungoverned due to the inadequacies of the country’s local and state governments, allowing crime to thrive. The local leaders in Sokoto wanted Lakurawa fighters to battle the bandits and protect the ...
Lakurawa: What we knew about 'new' terror group before …
Nov 12, 2024 · Last Thursday, the Nigerian Defence Headquarters described Lakurawa as a new terror group exacerbating insecurity in the North-west region. “Troops are confronted with a new terrorist sect in the...
Nigeria's army says airstrike on Lakurawa group killed 10 civilians
Dec 27, 2024 · Nigeria's military has acknowledged that an airstrike targeting a Lakurawa group hideout in the northwestern state of Sokoto had killed 10 civilians due to secondary explosions, army spokesperson ...
Lakurawa: Nigeria, neighbours begin offensive against new terror …
Dec 9, 2024 · The Nigerian Army and their counterparts in Chad, Niger, and other neighbouring countries have commenced joint patrols to contain cross-border threats posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group, fresh...
Lakurawa: DHQ steps up intelligence gathering, plans special …
Dec 17, 2024 · The military high command has announced plans to reintegrate surrendering bandits and terrorists operating in the North-West after it deployed Special Forces to combat the Lakurawa terrorist...
Lakurawa: Key Facts to Know about "New" Deadly Group …
Nov 11, 2024 · Nigeria’s Defense Headquarters has labeled Lakurawa as a terrorist group linked to Sahel jihadists; Initially welcomed to combat banditry, Lakurawa quickly turned to enforcing Islamist laws, demanding alms, and intimidating local communities; Following an August attack that killed three soldiers, the military declared nine Lakurawa leaders wanted
Lakurawa: Once Called Harmless Herders, Now a Deadly Terror …
Nov 9, 2024 · In northwestern Nigeria, the Lakurawa, initially perceived as harmless herders, have transformed into a terror group linked with Sahel-based jihadists. Originating from Mali, they were initially invited to provide security against banditry but began imposing radical ideologies and taxes on local communities.
Who are the Lakurawa insurgent group threatening Nigeria?
Nov 11, 2024 · Nigeria's military has said a new Islamist insurgent group from Niger and Mali, known as Lakurawa, was operating in the northwest and officials and residents said it killed 15 people last Friday...
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