Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has issued a serious security warning over the emergence of a new terrorist faction known as Wulowulo, reportedly linked to the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents. The governor raised the alarm during an expanded security meeting held in Lafia, the state capital, on Monday.
According to Governor Sule, intelligence reports indicate that the group, which originated from Nigeria’s North-East region, has begun to infiltrate parts of the North-Central zone, including communities close to Nasarawa borders. He described the development as “a dangerous signal” that must be contained before the group establishes a foothold in the state.
“We have received credible intelligence suggesting that a new terror group, known as Wulowulo, a splinter of Boko Haram, is beginning to spread into the North-Central. Some of their members are already sighted around our borders. It is important that we act fast to ensure Nasarawa does not become their base,” he stated.
Governor Sule noted that the Wulowulo faction shares ideological and operational similarities with Boko Haram but has adopted new tactics, including targeting rural communities and blending with local populations. He said the Nasarawa State Government is working closely with federal security agencies to track the group’s movements.
The governor also linked the rising activities of another extremist group, Lakurawa, to the growing instability in the region. He explained that Lakurawa, which was previously active in Sokoto and Kebbi States, has now spread into parts of Kwara State, raising fears that both groups could form alliances that threaten wider North-Central security.
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Sule further expressed concern about the recent escalation of violence, including the killing of seven persons during a communal clash in Ndama village, Kokona Local Government Area. He directed the Police Commissioner and the Director of State Security Services (DSS) to investigate the attack and ensure that perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted.
The governor decried the rising incidents of kidnappings and armed robbery in Lafia and Karu Local Government Areas, describing them as symptoms of deeper security threats possibly connected to the infiltration of extremist cells. He called for increased intelligence sharing, rapid response mechanisms, and closer collaboration among traditional rulers and community vigilantes.
Governor Sule assured residents that his administration remains committed to ensuring peace and security, but warned that proactive action is required to prevent Nasarawa from becoming a recruitment or training ground for extremist groups. “We cannot afford to wait until they strike,” he said.
Security analysts have since described the emergence of Wulowulo as a red flag that could destabilize the North-Central if not promptly addressed. They urged both federal and state governments to strengthen border security, intensify intelligence gathering, and engage communities to prevent radicalization.
The revelation adds to growing national concern over the evolving structure of terrorism in Nigeria, as splinter factions of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) continue to spread from the North-East into other regions.
