The Nigerian Army and their counterparts in Chad, Niger, and other neighbouring countries have commenced joint patrols to contain cross-border threats posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group.
The collaborative effort aims to restrict the movement of the group, which has been linked to heinous criminal activities in the northern part of Nigeria and its neighbours.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Edward Buba, said the joint patrols would help block the loopholes that led to the penetration of the new sect.
He said, “Yes, we have commenced joint patrols with neighbouring countries to block the gaps that enable their penetration.”
The Lakurawa group, affiliated with terrorists in the Sahel, particularly from Mali and Niger Republic, became a national security challenge after launching its first audacious attack on November 4.
The new terror group set up camps in 10 Local Government Areas of Sokoto and Bauchi states before its operations became known to the public three weeks ago.
