The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist group called \"Lukarawas\" in Northwestern Nigeria. Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday, November 7, detailing the group’s recent activities and the Nigerian military\'s response.The Lukarawas group reportedly originated from the Republic of Niger, following a coup that disrupted military cooperation between Nigeria and Niger. Buba explained that the terrorists began their incursion into Nigeria’s Sokoto and Kebbi states, taking advantage of the fractured security efforts post-coup. Prior to this, joint operations with Niger’s forces had kept such threats in check.According to Buba, the group managed to gain initial support from local residents who misinterpreted their intentions, leading to a delay in reporting their movements to authorities. This allowed the Lukarawas to exploit Nigeria\'s challenging northern terrains, particularly in less gov
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