Nigeria Boosts Border Security Amid Lakurawa Terror Group Alert
Security agencies have ramped up measures along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border, particularly in Sokoto State, in response to intelligence about a new terror group, Lakurawa.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has assured the public that proactive strategies are in place to prevent illegal migrants from infiltrating the country, emphasizing that there is no immediate cause for alarm.
A senior NIS official revealed that the agency, in collaboration with other security operatives, is conducting rigorous surveillance to address the situation.
“Since the alert on the presence of a new terror group within the Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states axis, we have stepped up our games.
“The NIS and other agencies are working in synergy to establish the veracity of some of the claims. We are closely monitoring the situation,” the official said.
At the NIS headquarters in Abuja, it was reported that the recently commissioned Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) has significantly strengthened border management efforts.
Equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance and monitoring tools, the complex provides the NIS with real-time data to manage migration and monitor border activities effectively.
During its inauguration, Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, highlighted BATTIC’s advanced capabilities:
“Integrated Communication Platform: BATTIC will facilitate seamless communication across all levels—from Border Patrol Units to Border Control Posts, State Commands, the Service Headquarters, and the Ministry of Interior.
“Cross-Referencing with National and International Watchlists: Data will be cross-checked against various national and global security databases, including INTERPOL, to ensure no security threats slip through the cracks,” Nandap stated.
She further emphasized that the complex would ensure 24/7 video surveillance of unmanned border areas and serve as the digital hub for the NIS’s national security framework.
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Since the commissioning of the BATTIC facility, the NIS has entered a new era of enhanced border security and migration management, with improved capabilities to address emerging threats like the Lakurawa group.
The agency remains committed to safeguarding the country’s borders and ensuring the safety of its citizens.
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