Lakurawa: Nigeria, neighbours begin offensive against new terror group

•DHQ vows to block security gaps as Nigeria, Chad, Niger hold joint military operations

The Nigerian Army and their counterparts in Chad, Niger, and other neighbouring countries have commenced joint patrols to contain cross-border threats posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group, fresh findings

The collaborative effort aims to restrict the movement of the group, which has been linked to heinous criminal activities in the northern part of Nigeria and its neighbours.

This was as the Sokoto State Government expressed frustration over the difficulty of containing the group due to its weak borders.

The Lakurawa group, affiliated with terrorists in the Sahel, particularly from Mali and Niger Republic, became a national security challenge after launching its first audacious attack on November 4.

Last month, The PUNCH reported that the new terror group set up camps in 10 Local Government Areas of Sokoto and Bauchi states before its operations became known to the public three weeks ago, Sunday PUNCH reports.

According to sources, members of the terror group initially established camps in villages bordering Nigeria and Niger Republic, including Gwanaguano, Mulawa, Wassinya, and Turigaic communities.