The Nigerian military has uncovered a new terror group called Lakurawa, reportedly using financial incentives to recruit young people in Sokoto State.
Security expert Zagazola Makama revealed the situation on social media on Saturday, stating that the group is targeting local youths with substantial financial rewards to join their cause.
Makama explained that, according to a trusted source, the Lakurawa group includes individuals from Mali, Chad, Libya, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
He stated, “Local sources suggest that they employ a combination of financial incentives and ideological influence to gain support among vulnerable communities.”
The group reportedly practices extremist beliefs similar to the Boko Haram ideology, which is part of the Khawarij sect.
In addition to recruitment efforts, Lakurawa is known to confront and expel bandits from areas they control, even seizing cattle from these bandits. Despite their presence, Makama noted that Lakurawa has yet to carry out any attacks in the northwest region.
The Defence Headquarters raised concerns last week about Lakurawa’s growing influence in Sokoto and Kebbi states, explaining that the group has been active since 2018.
“Now that we know where they are, we are already going after them, and we will take them out,” said Defence Headquarters spokesman Maj-Gen Edward Buba.
Maj-Gen Buba also confirmed that the group is connected to the Islamic State network and warned that their activities could escalate if unchecked. He urged communities to remain vigilant and report any unusual activities to the authorities.
DISTURBING: Lakurawa terrorists offer financial incentives to recruit youths in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
The new suspected extremist group, identified as “Lakurawa,” is offering as much as one million naira to young men in exchange for their allegiance.
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— Zagazola (@ZagazOlaMakama) November 9, 2024
