A lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament described the village as “a peaceful community” with “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”
December 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
A lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament described the village as “a peaceful community” with “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”
ICYMI: The US is lying again.🙄
Bashar Isah Jabo, a lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament, described the village to CNN as “a peaceful community” that has “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”
www.cnn.com/2025/12/26/a...
Bashar Isah Jabo, a lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament, described the village to CNN as “a peaceful community” that has “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”
www.cnn.com/2025/12/26/a...
December 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
ICYMI: The US is lying again.🙄
Bashar Isah Jabo, a lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament, described the village to CNN as “a peaceful community” that has “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”
www.cnn.com/2025/12/26/a...
Bashar Isah Jabo, a lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament, described the village to CNN as “a peaceful community” that has “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”
www.cnn.com/2025/12/26/a...
Troops Neutralize Six Lakurawa Terrorists in Sokoto, Five Soldiers Killed
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Six Lakurawa terrorists, five soldiers killed in Gudu gun battle
The troops of the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade have killed six terrorists in Sokoto and recovered weapons.
gazettengr.com
January 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Troops Neutralize Six Lakurawa Terrorists in Sokoto, Five Soldiers Killed
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I explained my reasoning in this blog post to challenge the Nigerian media "Lakurawa" reports that mislead the public and may cause damage if not adressed. bsky.app/profile/sala...
February 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I explained my reasoning in this blog post to challenge the Nigerian media "Lakurawa" reports that mislead the public and may cause damage if not adressed. bsky.app/profile/sala...
Lakurawa: Nigeria's newest armed group declared a terrorist organisation
Lakurawa: Nigeria's newest armed group declared a terrorist organisation
The Lakurawa group has been accused of attacks on top government officials and kidnapping.
www.bbc.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Lakurawa: Nigeria's newest armed group declared a terrorist organisation
Wag the dog:
“Bashar Isah Jabo, a lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament, described the village to CNN as “a peaceful community” that has “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”
Unbelievably corrupt US administration.
🙄
“Bashar Isah Jabo, a lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament, described the village to CNN as “a peaceful community” that has “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”
Unbelievably corrupt US administration.
🙄
December 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Wag the dog:
“Bashar Isah Jabo, a lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament, described the village to CNN as “a peaceful community” that has “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”
Unbelievably corrupt US administration.
🙄
“Bashar Isah Jabo, a lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament, described the village to CNN as “a peaceful community” that has “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”
Unbelievably corrupt US administration.
🙄
Islamic State, Not “Lakurawa”
Check out my article for Modern Diplomacy on Lakurawa and the Islamic State’s expansion into North West Nigeria moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/06/28/i...
Check out my article for Modern Diplomacy on Lakurawa and the Islamic State’s expansion into North West Nigeria moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/06/28/i...
Islamic State, Not “Lakurawa”
The Islamic State’s creeping toward the Niger-Nigeria border area has been a concern for several years. This was confirmed
moderndiplomacy.eu
June 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Islamic State, Not “Lakurawa”
Check out my article for Modern Diplomacy on Lakurawa and the Islamic State’s expansion into North West Nigeria moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/06/28/i...
Check out my article for Modern Diplomacy on Lakurawa and the Islamic State’s expansion into North West Nigeria moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/06/28/i...
US-Nigeria strikes: Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted
US-Nigeria strikes: Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted
"We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.
www.bbc.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
US-Nigeria strikes: Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted
This piece raises a lot of questions, too, but at least it proposes evidence. It makes Niger the source of the problem, which is ironic because the Niger junta keeps accusing Nigeria, or France even, to be the creators of Lakurawa with the goal of destabilising Niger
Mapping the Dangerous Enclaves of Lakurawa Terrorists in North West Nigeria - HumAngle
Lakurawa have taken control of some fragile communities in the state, violating human rights and imposing corrosive doctrines on citizens.
humanglemedia.com
January 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This piece raises a lot of questions, too, but at least it proposes evidence. It makes Niger the source of the problem, which is ironic because the Niger junta keeps accusing Nigeria, or France even, to be the creators of Lakurawa with the goal of destabilising Niger
The Nigerian army recently announced a new counterinsurgency campaign—Operation Clean Sweep IV—to target “Lakurawa” fighters.
August 24, 2026 at 1:34 PM
The Nigerian army recently announced a new counterinsurgency campaign—Operation Clean Sweep IV—to target “Lakurawa” fighters.
🗺️ Security overview of the Islamic State expansion into Northwest 🇳🇬 #Nigeria. Crossborder activity also highlighted in 🇳🇪#Niger and 🇧🇯 #Benin.
The #Lakurawa militia operating in the area is suspected to be affiliated with #ISGS/#ISSP.
Source: @acleddata.bsky.social
The #Lakurawa militia operating in the area is suspected to be affiliated with #ISGS/#ISSP.
Source: @acleddata.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🗺️ Security overview of the Islamic State expansion into Northwest 🇳🇬 #Nigeria. Crossborder activity also highlighted in 🇳🇪#Niger and 🇧🇯 #Benin.
The #Lakurawa militia operating in the area is suspected to be affiliated with #ISGS/#ISSP.
Source: @acleddata.bsky.social
The #Lakurawa militia operating in the area is suspected to be affiliated with #ISGS/#ISSP.
Source: @acleddata.bsky.social
Bulama Bukarti on the Lakurawa of Nigeria - providing competitive rural governance (with violence) in the name of Islam in Kebbi State dailytrust.com/lakurawa-ter...
Lakurawa terrorists have taken over traditional rulers' roles in Kebbi communities –Bukarti - Daily Trust
Human rights activist, Audu Bulama Bukarti, says members of the newly identified terror group, Lakurawa, have taken over the duties of traditional rulers in some communities in Kebbi State, serving as...
dailytrust.com
November 12, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Bulama Bukarti on the Lakurawa of Nigeria - providing competitive rural governance (with violence) in the name of Islam in Kebbi State dailytrust.com/lakurawa-ter...
An IS Sahel Province–linked faction known as “Lakurawa” is simultaneously becoming more active in northwestern Nigeria near the Niger border.
The Lakurawa could help better connect ISSP & IS West Africa Province, which would better integrate ISSP into the global IS network. 5/5
The Lakurawa could help better connect ISSP & IS West Africa Province, which would better integrate ISSP into the global IS network. 5/5
April 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
An IS Sahel Province–linked faction known as “Lakurawa” is simultaneously becoming more active in northwestern Nigeria near the Niger border.
The Lakurawa could help better connect ISSP & IS West Africa Province, which would better integrate ISSP into the global IS network. 5/5
The Lakurawa could help better connect ISSP & IS West Africa Province, which would better integrate ISSP into the global IS network. 5/5
Side note, this bombing campaign in Nigeria was WITH the Nigerian government against a group that the Nigerian govt BOMBED last year but accidentally killed civilians instead.
Also, the Nigerian govt bombed them 12/25/24.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Also, the Nigerian govt bombed them 12/25/24.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Lakurawa: Nigeria's newest armed group declared a terrorist organisation
The Lakurawa group has been accused of attacks on top government officials and kidnapping.
www.bbc.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Side note, this bombing campaign in Nigeria was WITH the Nigerian government against a group that the Nigerian govt BOMBED last year but accidentally killed civilians instead.
Also, the Nigerian govt bombed them 12/25/24.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Also, the Nigerian govt bombed them 12/25/24.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Locals "say Jabo is not known for terrorist activity and that local Christians coexist peacefully with the Muslim majority."
"We see Christians as our brothers."
"[N]o known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area."
#USA #Nigeria #FossilFuels #Military
"We see Christians as our brothers."
"[N]o known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area."
#USA #Nigeria #FossilFuels #Military
Nigerian Village Bombed by Trump Has 'No Known History' of Anti-Christian Terrorism, Locals Say
"Portraying Nigeria's security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is a gross misrepresentation of reality," said Nigeria's information minister.
www.commondreams.org
December 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Locals "say Jabo is not known for terrorist activity and that local Christians coexist peacefully with the Muslim majority."
"We see Christians as our brothers."
"[N]o known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area."
#USA #Nigeria #FossilFuels #Military
"We see Christians as our brothers."
"[N]o known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area."
#USA #Nigeria #FossilFuels #Military
Le plus grand problème de sécurité est celui posé par les « bandits » plutôt que par les djihadistes.
Les frappes américaines au Nigeria ont visé des djihadistes de l’EI et du Lakurawa
www.ledevoir.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Le plus grand problème de sécurité est celui posé par les « bandits » plutôt que par les djihadistes.
Video posted to Facebook by a Nigerian user claiming to show a recent Lakurawa raid. Location wasn't stated.
January 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Video posted to Facebook by a Nigerian user claiming to show a recent Lakurawa raid. Location wasn't stated.
Security overview of the Islamic State expansion into Northwest Nigeria.
Cross-border activity also highlighted in Niger and Benin.
The Lakurawa militia operating in the area is suspected to be affiliated with ISGS/ISSP.
(Jules Duhamel @ julesdhl on X)
Cross-border activity also highlighted in Niger and Benin.
The Lakurawa militia operating in the area is suspected to be affiliated with ISGS/ISSP.
(Jules Duhamel @ julesdhl on X)
February 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Security overview of the Islamic State expansion into Northwest Nigeria.
Cross-border activity also highlighted in Niger and Benin.
The Lakurawa militia operating in the area is suspected to be affiliated with ISGS/ISSP.
(Jules Duhamel @ julesdhl on X)
Cross-border activity also highlighted in Niger and Benin.
The Lakurawa militia operating in the area is suspected to be affiliated with ISGS/ISSP.
(Jules Duhamel @ julesdhl on X)
The attack has been attributed to Lakurawa militants who’ve been extremely active of late along the border with Nigeria
07.01 Niger
Reports of an ongoing attack between Tafouka and Hangna-Sarki in the Tahoua area.
Reports of an ongoing attack between Tafouka and Hangna-Sarki in the Tahoua area.
January 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The attack has been attributed to Lakurawa militants who’ve been extremely active of late along the border with Nigeria
Where is the evidence that Lakurawa is "from Mali"? Genuinely asking since I know little about this group (I have to admit though that any piece about the Sahel containing the word "ungoverned" operates like a red flag for me)
Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border | Armed Groups News | Al Jazeera
Strained relations between Abuja and Niamey have disrupted joint military patrols and allowed the armed group to expand.
aje.io
January 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Where is the evidence that Lakurawa is "from Mali"? Genuinely asking since I know little about this group (I have to admit though that any piece about the Sahel containing the word "ungoverned" operates like a red flag for me)
Nigeria: le groupe armé Lakurawa classé comme groupe terroriste et interdit dans le pays
Nigeria: le groupe armé Lakurawa classé comme groupe terroriste et interdit dans le pays
Au Nigeria, le groupe armé « Lakurawa », considéré comme « une nouvelle » menace sécuritaire dans le Nord-Ouest du pays, a été classé « terroriste » et totalement interdit par une Cour de justice d'Abuja le 23 janvier. Lakurawa qui multiplie les…
rfi.my
January 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Nigeria: le groupe armé Lakurawa classé comme groupe terroriste et interdit dans le pays
Once seen as protection against bandits, the #Lakurawa armed group has now turned against the communities they were defending ⚠️
Our publication explores community perceptions about the Lakurawa, drawing from research in Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara 🇳🇬
📘 unidir.org/LakurawaThreat
Our publication explores community perceptions about the Lakurawa, drawing from research in Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara 🇳🇬
📘 unidir.org/LakurawaThreat
April 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Once seen as protection against bandits, the #Lakurawa armed group has now turned against the communities they were defending ⚠️
Our publication explores community perceptions about the Lakurawa, drawing from research in Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara 🇳🇬
📘 unidir.org/LakurawaThreat
Our publication explores community perceptions about the Lakurawa, drawing from research in Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara 🇳🇬
📘 unidir.org/LakurawaThreat
Locals in NW Nigeria say no ISIS presence after US airstrike debris lands nearby: Report
State lawmaker describes Jabo village as 'peaceful community' with 'no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area'
www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/lo...
State lawmaker describes Jabo village as 'peaceful community' with 'no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area'
www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/lo...
Locals in NW Nigeria say no ISIS presence after US airstrike debris lands nearby: Report
State lawmaker describes Jabo village as 'peaceful community' with 'no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area' - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
December 29, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Locals in NW Nigeria say no ISIS presence after US airstrike debris lands nearby: Report
State lawmaker describes Jabo village as 'peaceful community' with 'no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area'
www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/lo...
State lawmaker describes Jabo village as 'peaceful community' with 'no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area'
www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/lo...
Trump: "numerous perfect strikes"
The strikes: "Bashar Isah Jabo, a lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament, described the village to CNN as “a peaceful community” that has “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”'
The strikes: "Bashar Isah Jabo, a lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament, described the village to CNN as “a peaceful community” that has “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”'
December 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Trump: "numerous perfect strikes"
The strikes: "Bashar Isah Jabo, a lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament, described the village to CNN as “a peaceful community” that has “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”'
The strikes: "Bashar Isah Jabo, a lawmaker representing Tambuwal in the state parliament, described the village to CNN as “a peaceful community” that has “no known history of ISIS, Lakurawa, or any other terrorist groups operating in the area.”'