The Nigerian government’s plans to counter the Lakurawa terrorist group have been revealed by Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the country’s minister of defense.
Badaru claimed the Nigerian government would conquer the Lakurawa with the help of deployed troops and extra equipment.
The recent attacks and killings in the states of Sokoto and Kebbi were carried out by Lakurawa.
In Mera, Augie Local Government Area, Kebbi State, the terrorist group attacked, killing 15 people and robbing around 100 animals.
Nevertheless, according to the minister, the federal government has already planned how to defeat the terrorist organization.
God willing, they have rolled out plans to destroy the new terror group, he told the BBC Hausa Service, adding that additional equipment and troops will be sent to the areas hit by the group to put a stop to it.
The heads of the military services—the chiefs of defense, army, navy, and air—have convened and discussed a plan of action; I have faith in their ability to resolve the matter. “God willing, we will decimate and end this security challenge with your prayers,” he declared.
Looking back, you can see that we’ve accomplished a lot in the last year. While you plan, they are devising counterstrategies.
Regardless, anyone keeping up with the news can tell you that we have won this battle so far, and we hope that this momentum will carry us through until we solve the security problem once and for all.
Efforts to stop the threat and stop the group from spreading to other states are still ongoing, he assured.