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‘Lakurawa terrorists infiltrating into Kebbi’, Gov. Idris raises alarm, sends delegation to CDS

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Ibrahim Ramalan
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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has sent a high-powered delegation to the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa over alleged infiltration of a new Islamic sect known as Lakurawa into the state.

Recall that the sect had on Friday, Nov. 7, attacked and killed 15 people in Mera town in Augie Local Government Area of the state.

A statement signed by Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, on Sunday, said the delegation was led by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu.

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“Bagudu was in company of Sen. Bala Ibn Na’Allah, APC National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Suleiman Argungu as well as a former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of the state, Alhaji Nasiru Junju.

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“The minister informed the CDS that the essence of their visit was to come and intimate him on the need for immediate action to bring an end to the current security challenge facing not only Kebbi but the country at large.

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“The delegation thanked the military as well as other security agencies for supporting the state in addressing the security challenges bedeviling the state,” Mr Idris said.

Responding, Idris, quoted Musa as assuring the delegation of the readiness of the military to intervene with a view to arresting the perpetrators and bringing them to book.

“Musa also reiterated the commitment of the military to joining hands with other security agencies in safeguarding the state,” he said.

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The CPS expressed the commitment of Gov. idris’ administration to continue partnering with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies towards protecting the lives and property of people of the state.

NAN

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