Lakurawa
| Lakurawa | |
|---|---|
| Lakurawa | |
| Leaders | Ameer Habib Tajje |
| Dates of operation | c. 2016 – present |
| Allegiance | Islamic State |
| Active regions | Northern Nigeria, Mali, Niger |
| Ideology | Islamic Statism |
| Part of | Islamic State - Sahel Province |
| Allies | Islamic State - Sahel Province Islamic State - West Africa Province |
| Opponents | Niger Mali Nigeria Some Nigerian bandit groups Boko Haram |
| Battles and wars | Nigerian bandit conflict Boko Haram insurgency |
Lakurawa is an armed group affiliated with the Islamic State Sahel Province operating in Mali, Niger, and Kebbi and Sokoto states of Nigeria. Their activities are concentrated in five LGAs of Sokoto state, namely: Tangaza, Gudu, Illela, Binji, and Silame. Initially founded as a self-defense group to fight criminals in the Nigerian bandit conflict, the group eventually became increasingly radical, oppressive, and opposed to regular state agencies. Lakurawa and was described as a "terrorist" group in 2024.