• About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Home
Metrowatchonline
Sunday, June 1, 2025
  • Home
  • News
  • Security
  • World
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Security
  • World
No Result
View All Result
Metrowatchonline
No Result
View All Result
Home Highlights

Military Confirms Emergence of new Terror Group in Sokoto, Kebbi

Isioma Ogochukwu by Isioma Ogochukwu
November 7, 2024
in Highlights, Security, Top News
0
Military Confirms Emergence of new Terror Group in Sokoto, Kebbi

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the emergence of a new terror group known as ‘Lukarawas’ in Sokoto and Kebbi States.

It said the new terror group is exacerbating insecurity in the North West region.

The Military High Command disclosed this through the Director of Defence Media Operations Maj-Gen Edward Buba during a press conference at the Defence Headquarters Abuja.

Buba said that the new terror group emerged from the Republic of Niger after the coup that led to the breakdown of military cooperation between Nigeria and Niger.

ALSO READ...

NDLEA Busts Syndicate Sponsoring Pilgrims with Cocaine to Hajj, Arrests 3 Kingpins in Kano

God is Your Real Husband  — DJ Cuppy encourages single ladies over 30 not to lose hope

He said the terrorists began incursion into northern parts of Sokoto and Kebbi States from the Niger Republic and Mali axis, particularly after the coup in Niger Republic.

According to him, prior to the coup, there were joint border operations with Nigerien security forces which kept the terrorists at bay.

He said: “The terrorists took advantage of the gaps in cooperation between both countries and exploited difficult terrains to make incursions in remote areas in some North Western states to spread their ideology.”

The defence spokesman said that the group was accommodated by the locals who initially thought it meant well for them, adding they failed to report the movement to the military and security agencies.

Buba assured troops had sustained Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) to degrade the terrorists.

He added that the terror group had continued to take advantage of the vast under-governed areas to hide and evade troops as well as harass the locals.

According to him, troops are locating them and eliminating the threat.

Tags: KebbiLukarawasSokotoTerror group
Previous Post

ANEC 2024: Diri Says Media Crucial to Sustaining Democracy

Next Post

Yakubu: INEC Accredits 111 Organisations, 3554 Observers for Ondo Election

Isioma Ogochukwu

Isioma Ogochukwu

Ogochukwu Isioma is a Bachelor of Arts degree holder in Linguistics Studies from the University of Benin, and a Master's student in International Affairs and Diplomacy at the Amadu Bello University, Zaria. With over half a decade-long active journalism practice, Ogochukwu is the Founder and Publisher of popular education-focused online medium, CAMPUS GIST, and currently writes for METROWATCH. He can be reached via ogochukwuisioma@gmail.com.

Related Posts

Gunmen

Bandits Open Fire on Sokoto-Minna Bus, Kill 2, Injure Several

February 22, 2025
Gunmen

Kebbi: Lakurawa Bandits Invade Village, Kill 2 Police Officers, Rustle Cows

January 4, 2025
Police

Sokoto : 17 Paraded by Police for Various Crimes

January 4, 2025
Soldier goes Berserk, Kills Commander, Sergeant Major in Sokoto

Soldier goes Berserk, Kills Commander, Sergeant Major in Sokoto

March 6, 2023
Deborah: Tambuwal Slams 24-hours Curfew on Sokoto as Sultan’s Palace Comes under Siege

Deborah: Tambuwal Slams 24-hours Curfew on Sokoto as Sultan’s Palace Comes under Siege

May 14, 2022

Sokoto: Tambuwal Laments Influx of Rampaging Bandits from Zamfara

October 19, 2021
Next Post
Yakubu: INEC Accredits 111 Organisations, 3554 Observers for Ondo Election

Yakubu: INEC Accredits 111 Organisations, 3554 Observers for Ondo Election

  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Home

© 2024 Metrowatch Online Published by Miraculous Media Connect Limited. All rights reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Security
  • World

© 2024 Metrowatch Online Published by Miraculous Media Connect Limited. All rights reserved

Go to mobile version