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Lakurawa is a terrorist group affiliated with extremist organizations operating in the Sahel region, particularly in Mali and Niger Republic. They have begun making inroads into northern Nigeria, specifically in Sokoto and Kebbi states. Their activities are concentrated in five local government areas of Sokoto State, namely: Tangaza, Gudu, Illela, Binji, and Silame.[1][2]
History
[edit]Lakurawa first emerged in the Gongono Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in 2018.[3] Lakurawa, a terrorist group from Niger and Mali, is affiliated with ISIS according to the Nigerian Defense Headquarters.[4] They enforce zakkat payment, confiscating cattle from non-compliers. Similar to Boko Haram, they communicate in Azbinanci, Zabarmanci, Barbanci, and Hausa. Lakurawa recruits youths with ₦1,000,000.[5]
Attack
[edit]Lakurawa claims to protect against bandits, but imposes strict religious laws, and youths have been beaten for shaving beards, having hairstyles, or listening to music, revealing a troubling dual agenda.[6] They first attacked Mera village in Augie local government area of Kebbi state where they killed 25 people but according to the media they killed 15 people.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Su wane ne Lakurawa masu iƙirarin jihadi da ke barazana ga tsaron jihar Sokoto?". bbc.hausa.com. 6 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Yusuf, Ibrahim (6 November 2024). "Sabuwar Kungiyar Yan Ta'adda na Raba Miliyoyi Domin Rudar Matasan Arewa". hausa.legit.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Revealed: How herdsmen invited new terrorist group, Lakurawa, to Sokoto". vanguard.com. 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Sunday, Odita (7 November 2024). "New terrorist group `Lakurawa` affiliated to ISIS -DHQ". guardian.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Are, Jesupemi (9 November 2024). "Report: Lakurawa luring Sokoto youths with financial incentives". thecable.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Isamotu, Idowu (November 2024). "How Lakurawa members are terrorising us – Sokoto residents". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Sabiu, Muhammad (9 November 2024). "15 killed as Kebbi community fights off Lakurawa terrorist attack". tribuneonlineng.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.