The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has arrived in Sokoto for his first operational tour of the 8th Division’s Area of Responsibility.
His visit comes amid heightened security concerns following the recent emergence of a new terror group, Lakurawa, which has been destabilising upto five Council areas of Sokoto and Kebbi states.
During his visit, General Oluyede will meet with the Sultan of Sokoto and other key stakeholders as well as address the troops of Operation Fasan Yamma, who are actively combating terrorist threats in the region.
This development follows the Defence Headquarters’ announcement that the Lakurawa group, reportedly linked to terror networks in Mali and Niger, has begun incursions into Nigeria’s northwest, further straining regional security.
The military also declared nine terrorists wanted for their roles in the security challenges bedevilling the nation.
