NewsNigeriaPoliticsDeputy Gov Raises Alarm Over Emergence Of Terror Group In Sokoto

Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Idris Gobir has raised alarm that another terrorist group identified as LAKURAWAS has emerged in the state.

Gobir, disclosed this while receiving participants of Course 33 of the National Defence College, Abuja, who were on a study tour in the state.

“Assessment carried out indicated that the group known to be a faith-based idealist, possessed sophisticated weapons and their criminal activities were observed in about five local government areas of the state.

“The threat was expanding, and the security authorities were working assiduously to address the emerging threat.

“The state government has been working closely with Federal Security Agencies to address numerous security threats to lives and properties of the people of the state.

“I’m optimistic that the study tour will provide the required insight to the authorities on the nature of the unfolding criminal activities and proffer solutions that would guarantee security of lives and peaceful coexistence among people,” Deputy Governor said.

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Veteran journalist and recipient of A.B.C Yola, Reporter of the Year Award (1997), Hassan Umar Shallpella, works with WAP as a Regional Correspondence. He was trained at Institute of Mass Communication and Technology Jos and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Training School Lagos.He was a News desk Editor and a Correspondent at the Punch newspaper and till 2019, was the Deputy Editor ofThe Scope newspaper.

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