In an interview with TVC News, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi explained how the new terrorist group, known as the Lukarawas, gained influence in parts of Sokoto and Kebbi states. This group initially won over local communities by promising to help fight against bandits and criminals who had been terrorizing the region and also brought the Ideologies of Islam that were unknown to the locals....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
According to Shinkafi, the Lukarawas presented themselves as protectors who would rid the area of bandits and cattle rustlers. They went to known hideouts, targeted bandits, and drove them out, creating an impression that they were there to keep people safe. Because the government hadn’t fully secured these rural areas, many people in the communities saw the Lukarawas as helpful.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!However, Shinkafi explained that the Lukarawas soon began promoting strict Islamic ideologies that were unfamiliar to the locals. For example, they banned the sale of cigars, closing and burning down shops that sold them. The Lukarawas also took over local religious practices, including presiding over Friday prayers. In their view, only those who could speak Arabic fluently could lead these prayers, and give sermons, so they replaced local Imams with their own.
Shinkafi said this was how the Lukarawas slowly influenced the community, by claiming to help while gradually enforcing new practices. He believes that the group’s approach shows how they deceived the community to promote their own strict religious beliefs.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
Here’s the link to the interview, it began 12.30 minutes into the video.
