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Following attacks by the new terrorist group Lakurawa, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has deployed troops to Augie LGA in Kebbi State. The deployment followed an urgent appeal by Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, requesting federal support to curb the group’s violent activities. The troops, equipped with armoured tanks and advanced weapons, were received by the Kebbi State deputy governor, Umar Tafida, before proceeding to Mera where the terrorist group struck. Disclosing this, the governor’s media aide, Abdullahi Idris Zuru, said the deployment was essential as the n…