Senator Shehu Sani, the former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central has argued that Nigerian security agents would subdue the new terror group that recently emerged in the Northwest, particularly in Sokoto State and Kebbi State identified as Lakurawa.
The terrorists had on Friday killed over 15 locals of Mera community Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State after a clash with the new group.
Sources said the crisis ensued when members of the Lakurawa terrorist group met a local herder and attempted to rustle his animals.
However, Sani in an X post expressed hope, emphasizing the country’s steadfastness and potential to overcome the new security threat.
“For a country that has been fighting terrorism on multiple fronts for over a decade, the emergence of a new terrorist group in Sokoto will only expand the theatre of operations,” the ex-Senator stressed.
He highlighted the prolonged suffering of communities, particularly in Borno and Yobe states, which have borne the brunt of terrorist activities for more than 15 years.
The rise of the terror group comes at a time when Nigeria continues to battle extremist factions such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
The expansion of terror operations into new areas poses additional challenges for security forces that had already been stretched by many challenges.
Senator Sani added “There is no evil and cruelty that the people of Borno and Yobe have not seen or experienced for over fifteen years. Our country shall overcome and prevail over them.”
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