Lakurawa Terrorists ‘Retreat Toward Niger’ As Military Intensifies Air, Ground Assaults

A recent operations of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Air Component of Operation ‘Fansan Yamma’ under the North-West Operation ‘Farauta Mujiya’, against the Lakurawa terror group in Kebbi State, has forced the terrorists into retreat following a swift and effective campaign by the Nigerian military.

A counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday night.

Zagazola said he learnt that the air and ground forces coordinated to strike Lakurawa camps, leading to the seizure of livestock and other resources, which have been a vital revenue stream for the terror group.

He further claimed that in the wake of the offensives, the Lakurawa group was reportedly withdrawing towards Borgu, a strategic area near the Nigeria-Benin border in neighbouring Niger State.

“Known for its remote terrain and access to cross-border livestock and grain markets, Borgu has historically provided cover for the group’s operations and trade-based income sources.

“The Lakurawa group’s retreat is a potential attempt to exploit less-monitored border regions to regroup and reestablish revenue streams.

“Intelligence suggests the group may continue further south toward Ilesha Bariba in Kwara State, near the Benin border, where their illicit activities could evade closer scrutiny.

“With operations continuing, security forces are advised to monitor key crossings and market areas in Borgu and Ilesha Bariba to anticipate potential regrouping or new smuggling routes that may sustain Lakurawa’s activities,” Zagazola said.