The Sokoto state government says another terrorist group identified as LAKURAWAS has emerged in the state.

The state Deputy Governor, Idris Gobir, disclosed this while receiving participants of the 33rd Course of the National Defense College, Abuja, who were on a study tour of the state.

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

The deputy governor said this is happening at a time when the state is grappling with banditry activities.

Gobir added that the threat is expanding and security authorities are working hard to tackle 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,” he said.

He highlighted the various efforts made by the state government to meet the security challenges facing the state.

He expressed optimism that the study tour would provide the authorities with the necessary information on the nature of ongoing criminal activities and provide solutions to ensure security of life and peaceful coexistence among people.