BREAKING: Relief as Lakurawa terrorists flee Nigeria after military intervention

Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central, has announced that the Nigerian military successfully expelled the Lakurawa terror group from Nigeria, forcing them to retreat into Niger Republic.

In a statement released Friday in Abuja, Aliero credited the operation, conducted on Tuesday, to the coordinated efforts of Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru, the Chief of Defence Staff, and other key stakeholders.

“We warned the minister clearly that if we handle the Lakurawa terrorists lightly, the North West could face the same fate as the North East,” Aliero remarked.

The senator detailed how the terror group had been wreaking havoc in villages until military forces intervened on November 12, driving the insurgents across the border into Niger Republic.

“This is a war that can be resolved within days. If we allow the North West to descend into the chaos witnessed in the North East, the consequences would be dire,” Aliero warned. “The region has a larger population, fertile agricultural land, thriving livestock farming, and rivers ideal for irrigation and fishing. Securing this area is critical.”

Aliero noted that the group had been emboldened, threatening villagers openly, until the military launched its offensive.

“On November 12, our troops arrived and drove the terrorists into Niger Republic. While our forces can’t cross international boundaries, our military cooperation with Niger should ensure they don’t return,” he explained.

The Lakurawa group, notorious for numerous attacks and killings in Kebbi State, had drawn the attention of Senator Aliero and other lawmakers, who conducted a fact-finding visit to affected areas, including Argungu and Augie Local Government Areas.

Praising the Defence Minister for his swift action, Aliero emphasized the need for sustained military operations in the region to prevent a resurgence of violence.

“As lawmakers, we remain committed to collaborating with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to ensure the country’s safety and stability. Insecurity knows no boundaries of race, religion, tribe, or party. It’s a shared responsibility,” Aliero concluded.