The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has given a strong warning to the newly formed Islamic sect in the North-West, known as Lakurawa, indicating that their days are numbered if they do not stop their terrorist activities.
Ribadu emphasized that the administration is firmly dedicated to eradicating all forms of violence and extremism that jeopardize residents’ safety and security.
He urged the gang to cease their violent activities and embrace peace, warning that the authorities would not hesitate to take decisive measures against those who continue to commit acts of terror.
The National Security Adviser told the public that measures are being taken to safeguard the safety of all Nigerians and restore order in impacted areas.
At the opening ceremony of the Comptroller General of Customs Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Ribadu confidently asserted that no one dares to challenge President Bola Tinubu and escapes the consequences.
Insisting that the terrorist group had come at the wrong time when Tinubu was in power, the NSA vowed that they would be kicked out of Nigeria.
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Last week, the Defence Headquarters confirmed the emergence of a new terror group known as ‘Lukarawas’ in the Northwestern states of Sokoto and Kebbi.
Addressing a news conference in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said the new terror group is exacerbating insecurity in the North-West region, but the Armed Forces of Nigeria are already containing them.
“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,” General Buba said.
He added that the new terror group emerged from Mali and the Republic of Niger after the coup that led to the breakdown of military cooperation between Nigeria and Niger.
The military also declared nine terrorists wanted for their roles in the security challenges bedeviling the nation.
