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Former DSS Director Highlights Longstanding Threat of Lakurawa Insurgent Group
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.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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