Nigeria Faces Another Wave of Terror as Lakurawa Surges

Ex-DSS Operative Sounds Alarm: Nigeria Faces a New Wave of Terror as Foreign Group “Lakurawa” Surges with Sophisticated Arsenal

Former DSS official Seyi Adetayo is urgently warning that Nigeria is on the brink of a new terror crisis, as a group called “Lakurawa” emerges. Adetayo described this group as equally dangerous as Boko Haram and ISWAP, with similar potential to destabilize regions of Nigeria. The group has allegedly migrated from neighboring countries, including Niger and Libya, and operates with advanced weaponry and even drones. Local leaders report that the group recruits Nigerian youth with lucrative offers of up to N1 million, drawing them into violence and terror activities in the Sokoto region and surrounding areas​​​​.

This alarming trend highlights the sophistication and influence of Lakurawa, which is actively exploiting local vulnerabilities to expand its footprint. With recruitment efforts, violent ambushes, and criminal activities such as extortion in Nigerian villages, the group’s operations are spreading fear and prompting calls for swift government intervention.

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