The Defence Headquarters has disclosed the emergence of a new terror group known as ‘Lukarawas’.

The group per the reports is emerging in the Northwestern states of Sokoto and Kebbi.

Major General Edward Buba, the Director, Defence Media Operations said the activities of the group has exacerbated insecurity in the North-West region but the Armed Forces of Nigeria are already containing them.

“Troops are confronted with a new terrorist sect in the North-West. This sect is known as Lukawaras, the Lukawaras are affiliated to terrorists in the Sahel particularly from Mali and Niger Republic.

“They began incursion into Northern part of Nigeria, mainly Sokoto and Kebbi states, and like I mentioned, they came in from Niger and Mali axis,” General Buba said.

He added that the new terror group emerged from Mali and the Republic of Niger after the coup that led to the breakdown of military cooperation between Nigeria and Niger.

The military also declared nine terrorists wanted for their roles in the security challenges bedeviling the nation.