Lakurawa

Lakurawa is an armed group affiliated with the Islamic State Sahel Province operating in Mali, Niger, and the Nigerian states of Kebbi and Sokoto. Their activities are concentrated in five local government areas (LGAs) of Sokoto, namely: Tangaza, Gudu, Illela, Binji, and Silame. Initially founded as a self-defence group to fight criminals in the Nigerian bandit conflict, the group eventually became increasingly radical, oppressive, and opposed to regular state agencies. Lakurawa was described as a terrorist group in 2024.