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Rukarawa: PDP Chief Gives 2 Reasons for Sudden Emergence of New Deadly Terrorist Group

Rukarawa: PDP Chief Gives 2 Reasons for Sudden Emergence of New Deadly Terrorist Group

  • Lakurawa, also known as Mujahideen, has been identified as a dangerous terrorist group linked to jihadist movements in the Sahel.
  • PDP chief David Itopa attributes the rise of groups like Lakurawa to widespread poverty and radicalism
  • Itopa emphasized that poverty and disillusionment among Nigerians create fertile conditions for extreme ideologies.

Moment The emergence of LakurawaA newly identified terrorist group operating in the northwestern states of Nigeria has sparked widespread alarm.

The group, which has recently been linked to jihadist movements in the Sahel, escalated tensions with a deadly attack. 15 people lost their lives in Mera town Augie Local Government Area of ​​Kebbi State.

PDP chief Rukarawa reacts to rise of terror group
PDP chjieftain, Itopa blames Tinubu for rise of deadly new group Rukarawa Photo credit: David Itopa/@officialABAT
Source: UGC

LakuravaThe organization, also referred to as Mujahideen, was initially confused with seasonal shepherds but has since become known as Kebbi and sokoto States.

NigerIan Defense Headquarters confirmed the group’s affiliation with extremist networks in Mali and Niger Republic.

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A result of poverty and radicalism – PDP Chief

Reacting to Lakurawa’s emergence, David Itopa, a prominent leader of the People’s Democratic Party (CONTAINER), attributed the rise of such groups to two critical factors: radicalism and the problem of widespread poverty Nigeria.

“Radicalism has a big role in creating these monsters. But what is more worrying is the trial-and-error approach of this administration’s policies that are pushing Nigerians into multidimensional poverty.

“Such threats to security are inevitable when people are driven to despair,” he said.

Itopa also criticized the federal government for its perceived inability to provide effective solutions to Nigeria’s growing security challenges.

He emphasized that poverty and frustration provide fertile ground for extreme ideologies to take root.

Military takes action as new terror group begins recruitment

Before, legit.ng Reported to Defense Headquarters Abuja like that make a move To stop the recruitment drive of the new terrorist group Lukarawa.

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It was learned that Lukarawa terrorists started the process of recruiting soldiers in order to strengthen their combat capabilities.

Director of Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said the military was working closely with other security agencies and the state government to curb the recruitment drive.

Source: Legit.ng