Federal Govt adopt strategies to dismantle Lukarawa terror group, wipe them out of Nigeria – Crime Channels
Federal Govt adopt strategies to dismantle Lukarawa terror group, wipe them out of Nigeria
The federal government has vowed to dismantle the Lakurawa terror group, which has been linked to a series of recent attacks and fatalities in Sokoto and Kebbi states.
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar assured the public that decisive actions are being taken to confront and neutralize the security threat posed by the group.
“The (acting) Chief of Army Staff has visited the areas and he has discussed with other service chiefs on how to crush these people. They have rolled out strategies on how to end the new terror group, God willing, including provision of additional equipment and troops that will be deployed to the affected areas in order to bring an end to it.
Christopher Musa, (the Chief of Defence Staff), the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Naval Staff and the Chief of Air Staff have met and have mapped out strategies, and I am convinced on how they are going to handle the issue. With your prayers, we are going to decimate and end this security challenge, God willing.
“If you look at it, we have recorded successes in the last one year. But as you know, while you are strategising, they are also coming up with different tactics, but by and large, anyone who is aware of the happenings will tell you that we have recorded successes in this fight, and we pray this will continue until this security challenge is completely addressed.
“The service chiefs are working on implementing measures that would stem the tide of this threat and ensure that it does not escalate to other states or towns,” he told BBC Hausa.
Lakurawa’s violent campaign has led to significant loss of life and widespread destruction. In one such attack, four military personnel were killed in an ambush by the group in the Bachaka Kurya Forest, located in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto.
The terror group also claimed the lives of 15 civilians and looted more than 100 cattle in Mera, in Kebbi’s Augie Local Government Area.
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned these attacks, calling them “desperate acts of terror,” and has pledged to ensure that those responsible are swiftly brought to justice.
The federal government has reiterated its commitment to securing the nation and eradicating terrorism.
Both the United States and the United Nations have condemned the violence, with the U.S. Mission in Nigeria reaffirming its partnership with Nigeria to hold the perpetrators accountable.
The international community has expressed full solidarity with Nigeria in its ongoing fight against terrorism.
