Former DSS operative Seyi Adetayo has urged Nigeria to take immediate action in response to the emergence of Lakurawa, a new terrorist group....CONTINUE READING>>>
Adetayo stressed that the nation must acknowledge it is effectively in a state of war. Speaking on Sunrise Daily on Channels Television, he compared Lakurawa to terror groups like ISWAP and Boko Haram, which have significantly destabilized Nigeria’s North East.
He warned that unless Nigeria steps up its military and intelligence measures, Lakurawa will dominate discussions on terrorism.
Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defense Media Operations, confirmed that Nigerian troops are already engaging with Lakurawa in Sokoto and Kebbi.
He explained that the group has ties to terror elements from the Sahel, particularly from Mali and Niger, who have entered Nigeria due to regional conflicts. The foothold of Lakurawa has expanded due to local communities not reporting their presence initially.
Adetayo called for massive recruitment into the army, stressing that the current military strength is insufficient and warning that inaction could lead to further recruitment of young Nigerians into these groups, making the country increasingly unsafe.
Retired military strategist Maj. Gen. Pat Akem offered a different view, urging calm and stating that President Bola Tinubu has already implemented proactive measures. He advised against declaring war without adequate resources, emphasizing the need to strengthen the military’s image and avoid overburdening it with non-military tasks such as policing and anti-banditry operations.
