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Former DSS Director Highlights Longstanding Threat of Lakurawa Insurgent Group

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Mike Ejiofor, a former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), has revealed that the insurgent group Lakurawa, recently flagged for attacks in Nigeria’s North-West, has existed for years with roots in Niger Republic and Mali.

Speaking on Sunrise Daily by Channels Television, Ejiofor refuted claims of the group being new, tracing its origins to a vigilante initiative under Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara, the former military Head of State of Niger Republic.

Following Maïnassara’s death, neglect by the Nigerien government led to the group scattering and evolving into a threat.

He added that the group was invited into Sokoto State for security assistance but later exploited the situation, prompting efforts to expel them by 2018.

Ejiofor emphasized that unlike Boko Haram, Lakurawa remains localized, offering an opportunity for the government and military to neutralize the group and tackle escalating insecurity in the region.

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Isaac Fayose Criticizes Government Over Taxation and Insecurity

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Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has spoken about what he considers one of the country’s biggest problems, stating that many Nigerians are worried about government taxation, insecurity, and the increasing rate of kidnappings for ransom.

He lamented the situation and criticized the government, arguing that these issues have become deeply rooted and that there appears to be no lasting solution in sight.

According to him “In Nigeria we have two governments. One is collecting tax, the other one is collecting ransom. Both of them have one thing in common which is to make life difficult for their people.

The one that is collecting tax without doing anything will come and share you rice and semolina. The one that is collecting ransom is doing giveaway on social media.”


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Concern Grows Over Rising Insecurity Following Kwara Abduction Case

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It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.

The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.

Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.

The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.


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Panic as Bandit Rumours Spark School Safety Concerns in Abuja

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The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.

It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.

It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.

While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.


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