The Nigerian military is ready to deploy attack helicopters against the Lakurawa sect and other terrorists operating in the northwest region of the country.
The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar,disclosed this in Sokoto State on Monday while inspecting the facilities of the air component of Operation Fansan Yamma, adding that the military had taken a strong decision against the Lakurawa group.
“You heard it from the chairman of the local government area attacked by the Lakurawa in Kebbi State, testifying to the heavy presence of troops in the area.
“The Lakurawa were sent away from the area. This is as a result of the resilience and dedication of our security operatives.
“You are aware of the successes recorded by our air force; they bombarded some of the hideouts of bandits who are now on the run,” he said.
Speaking on the ongoing military operation against Lakurawa, the minister noted that the people in the affected areas were in the right position to speak on the operation.
“We just launched a new air platform in Katsina and unveiled the latest helicopters to fight banditry and Lakurawa, and we will redeploy some of them to Sokoto,” he said.
The minister was in the company of the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, and other high-ranking military officers.
