A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the Lakurawa sect a terrorist organisation and proscribed its existence across the country.
The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice James Omotosho,
also extends to other groups with similar objectives, particularly in the
North-West and North-Central regions. The court’s decision followed an ex-parte
application filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister
of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN.
In the ruling, Justice Omotosho ordered the proscription of
the Lakurawa sect and directed the publication of the declaration in the
Official Gazette and two national newspapers. “The activities of the Lakurawa
sect and other similar groups are hereby declared acts of terrorism and
illegality,” the court ruled.
The proscription order also applies to individuals or groups
engaging in activities linked to the sect under any guise, including banditry,
kidnapping, mass abduction, cattle rustling, sexual violence, and attacks on
communities.
David Kaswe, an Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry
of Justice, moved the motion filed on January 14 on behalf of the AGF.
Supporting the application, Michael Akawu, a deponent, described the Lakurawa
sect as a significant threat to national security, citing its involvement in
violent crimes and disregard for constituted authority.
“The activities of the Lakurawa sect have caused harm,
injuries, and loss of lives and property, posing a grave danger to public peace
and order,” Akawu said.
The court ruled that the group met the criteria for
proscription under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act.
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