Nigeria: Army Denies Withdrawal As Residents Raise Alarm Over Lakurawa Return to Sokoto Forest
[Leadership] The Nigerian Army has denied reports that its troops have vacated Waria Forest in Tangaza local government area of Sokoto State, following alarm by residents that Lakurawa terrorists are regrouping to reclaim the forest.
Residents of Sokoto State, Nigeria, have expressed alarm over the return of Lakurawa terrorists to Waria Forest, which they claim was recently cleared by the Nigerian Army. The youth leader of the area, Malam Safullahi Bello, stated that the terrorist group is regrouping around the settlements bordering the forest and could potentially return stronger if the military relaxes its presence.
However, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba of the Nigerian Army dismissed these concerns, stating that the troops are still present and actively patrolling the area. He emphasized that Operation FANSAN YAMMA is ongoing and the Army remains committed to preventing any reoccupation of the forest by the Lakurawa group.
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