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 Course 33 of the National Defence College, Abuja, who were on a study tour in the state.

According to him, the group is known to be a faith-based idealist, stressing that assessment carried out indicated that the group possessed sophisticated weapons and 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 faced with banditry activities.

Gobir added that the threat was expanding, and the security authorities were working assiduously to address 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 various efforts made by the state government to confront security challenges facing the state.

He expressed optimism that the study tour will provide the required insight to the authorities on the nature of the unfolding criminal activities and proffer solutions that would guarantee security of lives and peaceful coexistence among people.