UPDATE! ! ! New TERRORIST Group Sets Up Camp In Sokoto And Bauchi; See Details
A newly identified terror group, Lakurawa, has established camps in ten local government areas across Sokoto and Bauchi states, raising concerns about security in the affected regions.
The group, reportedly operating under the name Darul Islam, uses Hausa, Fulfulde, and Arabic languages for its activities, including preaching and indoctrination.
Initially setting up operations in villages along the Nigeria- Niger Republic border— Gwanaguano, Mulawa, Wassinya, and Turigaic— the group infiltrated Nigeria by 2018, establishing strongholds in Gudu and Tangaza Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Sokoto State.
Sources say Lakurawa has been attacking villages in Sokoto State, demanding taxes from residents and cattle owners without resorting to mass killings, except in recent incidents such as the Mera attack.
The group’ s method involves counting cattle in a village and imposing taxes based on the number.
According to credible reports, Lakurawa’ s key leaders include Abu Khadijah, Abdulrahman (Idi), Dadi Gumba, Muhammed Abu, Usman Shehu, and others.
The group’ s existence only became widely known three weeks ago, though it has reportedly been planning its activities for over 25 years.
Dr. Murtala Rufa’ i, a researcher at Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto, revealed that the group’ s operations span ten LGAs, including Tangaza, Gudu, Illela, Gwadabawa, Kware, and others in Sokoto and Kebbi states.
Despite being dislodged by combined security efforts in 2020, the group regrouped in December 2023, spreading its influence further.
They have reportedly lured locals into their fold by offering money, farm inputs, and pumping machines, capitalizing on the economic challenges faced by rural communities.
The group, identified as Jama’ atu Muslimina in the Sahel, is led by Ahmadu Kofa, a descendant of Nigerians from the old Kebbi empire.
Rufa’ i noted that the group’ s leadership has historical ties to the region, with their ancestors having acquired religious knowledge in Balle, the current headquarters of Gudu LGA in Sokoto.
Residents of the affected areas live in constant fear, with Lakurawa reportedly using drones to monitor them and issuing threats against anyone who reports their activities.
A community leader in Tangaza confirmed that the group’ s intimidating tactics have silenced locals.
One resident, Mainasara, recounted the abduction and killing of a young man accused by Lakurawa of collaborating with security operatives.
Describing the group as criminals hiding under the guise of religion, Rufa’ i urged security forces to intensify efforts to neutralize their operations and restore peace to the region.
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