- Special Operations Brigade Deployment: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has deployed a Special Operations Brigade to Sokoto and Kebbi States to eradicate the Lakurawa Sect.
- Operation Forest Sanity III: The deployment aligns with ongoing operations under Operation Forest Sanity III, code-named Chase Lakurawas Out, which aims to eliminate the self-acclaimed jihadist group.
- Protection of Law-Abiding Citizens: Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose emphasized the importance of adhering to rules of engagement while prioritizing the protection of lives and properties of law-abiding citizens.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has deployed a Special Operations Brigade to Sokoto and Kebbi States as part of efforts to eradicate the Lakurawa Sect from the region. This deployment is a significant step in the ongoing operations aimed at eliminating the self-acclaimed jihadist group operating in the two northwestern states.
According to Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Sector 2, Operation Fasan Yamma, the troops have been tasked with ensuring the total dismantling of the Lakurawa Sect in the affected states. The Special Operations Brigade has been strategically selected and trained for this mission, and their professionalism and capability are expected to yield positive results.
The deployment is also expected to consolidate the significant successes achieved under Operation Forest Sanity III, code-named Chase Lakurawas Out. Previous operations have targeted forests and enclaves in areas such as Rumji Dutse, Sarma, Tsauna, and Bauni, resulting in the destruction of 22 camps, the neutralization of several sect members, and the recovery of weapons.
