Lakurawa : la menace hybride nigériane qui s’est attirée les missiles américains | ISS Africa Seules une pression soutenue et des opérations transfrontalières pourraient mettre un terme à la rapide expansion transnationale du groupe.

Lakurawa, groupe méconnu dans la constellation djihadiste ouest-africaine

La zone tri-frontalière entre le #Niger, le #Nigeria et le #Benin est de plus en plus confrontée à la montée en puissance d'un groupe djihadiste encore méconnu: #Lakurawa.

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13/ D'autres groupes, comme la faction #Sadiku de #JAS (groupe rival à ISWAP dans le Borno), les réseaux criminels appelés "bandits" ou la secte #Lakurawa, également désignée sous le nom de #Mahmuda sans que la distinction entre les deux soit clairement établie, pourraient servir de groupes relais.

8/ Toutefois, la localisation de ces frappes questionne sur les réels objectifs de Washington. IS a en effet été ciblé dans l'Etat de Sokoto, où opère une faction mineure de l'organisation, localement appelée #Lakurawa, branche potentiellement connectée à la filiale sahélienne (IS-Sahel).

Days After U.S. Strikes in Nigeria, Gunmen Kill Dozens of Villagers

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NIGERIANS: NO ISIS IN BOMBED TOWNS

Locals in Jabo insist their community is peaceful. Trump admin says strikes hit "ISIS Terrorist Scum."

Nigeria admits debris fell on towns by mistake. Offa residents report 5 wounded, buildings damaged.

#NIGERIA #TRUMP #SOKOTO #ISIS #JABO #AFRICOM #LAKURAWA

3/ L'incident du 4 novembre, intervenu entre les localités de #Babanna et #Luma, n'a pas été revendiqué et a été attribué à un groupe appelé " #Lakurawa ". Toutefois, il correspond au mode d'action du JNIM et s'est déroulé dans une zone où le mouvement s'installe.

The Jihadist group #Lakurawa actively recruits new members in Northwest #Nigeria, offering to protect the communities from banditry. Oyewole Oginni and Mustapha Alhassan speak with Channels Television on Lakurawa's agenda.
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Namata Korsinga’s leadership of #Lakurawa and expansion efforts towards #Nigeria are also mentioned in the 36th report of the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team.

L’Etat islamique trace sa route du Mali vers le Nigeria via le Niger L’Etat islamique au Sahel (EIS), anciennement l’État islamique au Grand Sahara (EIGS)(1), un des deux mouvements terroristes présents dans le Sahel, a pour la première fois, implanté une base au Niger...

According to Mondafrique, Issp (Is Sahel) has established a new base Katiba-Base in #Tillaberi to facilitate supplies between Menaka and Sokoto. This Katiba will serve as a bridge between Issp and #Lakurawa, and it will be led by
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TRAC Incident Report: Suspected Lakurawa Gunmen Kill 11 Vigilantes and Torch Communications Relay in Magonho village, Tangaza LGA, Sokoto State, Nigeria - 02 May 2025 Suspected Lakurawa Gunmen Kill 11 Vigilantes and Torch Communications Relay in Magonho village, Tangaza LGA, Sokoto State, Nigeria -

Suspected #Lakurawa Gunmen Kill 11 Vigilantes and Torch Communications Relay in #Magonho Village, Tangaza LGA, #Sokoto State, #Nigeria
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I’ve been tracking the resurgence of terrorist groups including #Lakurawa & Mamuda in North-Central Nigeria. They’re now spreading into areas once beyond their reach. With 26+ killed in Borno yesterday, it’s clear we’re not out of the woods.

TRAC Incident Report: Lakurawa Militants Kill Former Talata‑Mafara Sole Administrator & Four Others in Land Sale Dispute, Morai, Augie LGA, Kebbi State, Nigeria - 15 April 2025 Lakurawa Militants Kill Former Talata‑Mafara Sole Administrator Among Five Others in Land Sale Dispute, Morai, Augie LGA, Kebbi State,

#Lakurawa Militants Kill Former Talata‑Mafara Sole Administrator Among Five Others in Land Sale Dispute, #Morai, Augie LGA, #Kebbi State, #Nigeria
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TRAC Incident Report: Kebbi Governor Demands Permanent Military Base After Lakurawa Militants Kill 16 Civilians in Tungan Taura Augie LGA, Nigeria - 06 April 2025 Kebbi Governor Demands Permanent Military Base After Lakurawa Militants Kill 16 Civilians in Tungan Taura Augie LGA, Nigeria - 06 April 2025

Kebbi Governor Demands Permanent Military Base After #Lakurawa Militants Kill 16 Civilians in #Tungan Taura Augie LGA, #Nigeria
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Gunmen kill at least 52 people in Nigeria's Plateau state while 16 killed in Kebbi state - Sight Magazine Gunmen have killed at least 52 people and displaced nearly 2,000 others over several days of attacks in Nigeria's northern Plateau state.

Gunmen kill at least 52 people in Nigeria’s Plateau state while 16 killed in Kebbi state @sightmagazine.bsky.social #Nigeria #PlateauState #KebbiState #Islamistextremists #Lakurawa

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#Nigeria
Local sources report that #Lakurawa killed 13 vigilantes in Augie LGA, #Kebbi state.

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 🇳🇬

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TRAC Incident Report: Joint Task Force Neutralizes Two Suspected Lakurawa Militants in Rubin Bisa, Dandi LGA, Kebbi State, Nigeria - 21 March 2025 Joint Task Force Neutralizes Two Suspected Lakurawa Militants in Rubin Bisa, Dandi LGA, Kebbi State, Nigeria - 21 March 2025

Joint Task Force Neutralizes Two Suspected #Lakurawa Militants in Rubin Bisa, Dandi LGA, #Kebbi State, #Nigeria
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Kebbi: Lakurawa kills 13 in revenge mission - Daily Trust In a reprisal attack over the killing of their leader, Maigemu, by combined security operatives last Thursday, the Lakurawa group on Sunday attacked Birnin Dede, a community in Arewa Local Government ...

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After one of their leaders was killed last week, #Lakurawa terrorists reportedly set fire to seven villages in Arewa LGA, Kebbi State, as retaliation, killing 13 people.
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TRAC Incident Report: Lakurawa Militants Kill Eleven Civilians and Torch Six Villages in Response to Commander Maigemu's Death, Birnin Dede, Arewa LGA, Kebbi State, Nigeria - 10 March 2025 Lakurawa Militants Kill Eleven Civilians and Torch Six Villages in Response to Commander Maigemu's Death, Birnin Dede, Arewa LGA, Kebbi State

#Lakurawa Militants Kill Eleven Civilians and Torch Six Villages in Response to Commander Maigemu’s Death, Birnin Dede, Arewa LGA, #Kebbi State, #Nigeria
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The Incident Report: Lakurawa Commander Maigemu Killed in Security Operation in Kogin Baba, Adamawa State, Nigeria - 06 March 2025 Lakurawa Commander Maigemu Killed in Security Operation in Kogin Baba, Adamawa State, Nigeria - 06 March 2025

#Lakurawa Commander Maigemu Killed in Security Operation in Kogin Baba, #Adamawa State, #Nigeria
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🗺️ 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

TRAC Incident Report: Nigerian Troops Clear Nine Villages Destroying Lakurawa Camps, Maikumari Village, Sokoto State, Nigeria - 09 February 2025 Nigerian Troops Clear Nine Villages Destroying Lakurawa Camps, Maikumari village , Sokoto State, Nigeria - 09 February 2025

Nigerian Troops Clear Nine Villages Destroying #Lakurawa Camps, Maikumari Village, #Sokoto State, #Nigeria
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TRAC Incident Report: Suspected Lakurawa Militants Led an Armed Assault on Civilians in Gulma, Kebbi State, Nigeria - 6 February 2025 Suspected Lakurawa Militants Led an Armed Assault on Civilians, Killing One and Injuring 6 in Gulma, Kebbi State, Nigeria

Suspected #Lakurawa Militants Led an Armed #Assault on Civilians in #Gulma, Kebbi State, #Nigeria
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#Nigeria Court proscribes armed extremist group, #Lakurawa, declares it terrorist organization, 23 Jan. Defence Chief Gen CG Musa says designation gives military legal backing to apply “full force” against group that recently aggravated insecurity in #banditry-racked North West.

TRAC Incident Report: Lakurawa Militants Led Armed Assault on Civilians in Yeldou, Dosso Region, Niger - 2 January 2025. Lakurawa Militants Led Armed Assault on Civilians, Killing One and Injuring Another in Yeldou, Dosso Region, Niger

#Lakurawa Militants Led Armed #Assault on Civilians in #Yeldou, Dosso Region, #Niger
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[2/2] Les tensions entre #Niger et #Nigeria, exacerbées depuis le coup d’État au Niger en 2023, freinent leur lutte contre #Lakurawa. Le groupe mène vols de bétail, enlèvements et contrebande, affectant pipelines et commerce. Une menace croissante pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest. #geography #HGGSP

Lakurawa, ce groupe armé émergent qui terrorise Nigeria et Niger L’Afrique de l’Ouest connaît une nouvelle menace sécuritaire : le groupe armé Lakurawa. Créé dans un esprit d’autodéfense, ce groupe a fini par pratiquer exacti...

[1/2] #Lakurawa, actif au #Nigeria et au #Niger, a émergé dans le NO du Nigeria depuis 2016. Né d’un mouvement d’autodéfense peul, il impose des lois islamiques strictes, pratique le banditisme armé et est lié à des groupes djihadistes. Il déstabilise les zones rurales fragiles. #geography #HGGSP

Lakurawa Terrorists Again Kill Five Nigerian Soldiers During Gunbattle In Sokoto State | Sahara Reporters At least six terrorists have been reportedly neutralised by the troops of the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade in a coordinated operation targeting Lakurawa terrorists in the Gudu Local...

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It is reported that 6 terrorists were killed and 5 soldiers lost their lives during an operation conducted by the #Nigerian Army against #Lakurawa in #Sokoto. Meanwhile, local sources indicate that in #Zamfara, Lakurawa 👇
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