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Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) Shiites Protest In Katsina, Demand Action Over Rising Kidnappings In Northern Nigeria
Passers-by gathered as protesters hoisted placards condemning what they described as the government’s “deadly silence” toward the kidnapping crisis ravaging the region.
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, on Tuesday poured into the streets of Katsina city, demanding urgent government action as kidnappings and school abductions escalate across the northern region.
The march followed fresh mass abductions of schoolchildren in Kebbi and Niger states, incidents that have intensified public anger and fear.
The demonstrators, chanting solidarity songs, converged at the Kaura Underpass and the adjoining flyover, where they staged a peaceful sit-out that briefly slowed traffic.
Passers-by gathered as protesters hoisted placards condemning what they described as the government’s “deadly silence” toward the kidnapping crisis ravaging the region.
A Katsina-based security expert, Malam Bakatsine, who monitored the protest, told SaharaReporters that the demonstration reflected growing frustration among citizens who feel abandoned by authorities.
According to him, the IMN march was “a warning sign the government cannot afford to ignore,” noting that people were no longer willing to endure the daily terror caused by bandits.
Bakatsine added that the protest also highlighted a widening security gap across the North, where communities repeatedly call for protection yet receive little to no response.
He said the Kaura Underpass gathering symbolised “a community at breaking point, tired of mourning, tired of waiting, and tired of empty assurances.”
In recent months, northern communities have been gripped by an alarming escalation in abductions, with armed groups targeting schools, highways, farmlands and villages.
Families say they now live in fear, unsure when the next attack will strike. Several states have witnessed coordinated assaults that left dozens missing, deepening public distrust in the government’s ability to protect citizens.
Efforts by SaharaReporters to get the reaction of the Katsina State Police Command were unsuccessful. Calls and text messages sent to the command’s spokesperson, SP Sadiq, were not answered as of the time of filing this report.
The latest school abductions in Kebbi and Niger are yet another reminder, residents say, that no community is truly safe.
According to the IMN protesters, the Nigerian government must move swiftly to secure the release of abducted students and strengthen protections for civilians across the region.
“Peace cannot exist where insecurity thrives,” one of the organisers said as chants of “Free our children!” echoed through the procession.
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Beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) in Anambra State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office and donated N10,735,500 towards the purchase of his expression of interest form. Speaking at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Igbariam on Friday, the Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Council in Anambra State, Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuemeka, described the gesture as a show of appreciation for Tinubu’s educational reforms and youth-focused policies. The students said the endorsement recognises the impact of the loan scheme on access to higher education.
Key Points:
Students who benefited from government loans are now publicly backing the president’s re-election.
The N10.7 million donation raises questions about where students sourced such a large sum.
Other NELFUND beneficiaries across Nigeria may feel pressure to show similar political support.
The president’s educational policies gain visible grassroots validation from direct beneficiaries.
The timing of this endorsement, well before the 2027 election, helps build early momentum for Tinubu’s campaign.
Sources: The Punch
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Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued four kidnapped children from suspected traffickers at the Alafia Bus Terminal in Coker-Orile and reunited them with their families.
The rescue occurred on Thursday, May 8, 2026, at about 11:40 p.m. during a routine patrol. The children were found with an unidentified woman who was about to board a luxurious bus heading out of Lagos State. The suspect abandoned the children and fled when she noticed the approaching patrol officers. The children had allegedly been kidnapped from the Ijesha-Tedo area of Lagos.
Key Points:
Four families can sleep peacefully knowing their children have been returned safely.
The suspect fleeing on sight suggests an organised child trafficking network operating in Lagos.
Late-night travel with unrelated children should raise red flags for transport workers and passengers.
The police patrol’s vigilance at a bus terminal shows the importance of routine checks in public spaces.
Sources: Vanguard
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Saturday, launched his fifth-term bid at a grand ceremony in Zaria, Kaduna State. Declaring his intention at the Mallawa Eid Ground, Abbas listed the democratic dividends his representation has attracted to Zaria Federal Constituency.
Thousands of supporters embarked on a solidarity walk before the declaration. Abbas stated he has sponsored 74 bills, with 21 signed into law, and distributed 117 vehicles, 200 tricycles, 1,000 motorcycles, and direct financial support to over 4,000 beneficiaries. Abbas was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2011.
Key Points:
Constituents who have benefited from Abbas’s empowerment programmes may feel motivated to re-elect him.
Opponents may question whether representing the same constituency for five terms limits fresh perspectives.
The Speaker’s focus on constituency projects sets a benchmark for other lawmakers seeking re-election.
His legislative record (74 bills, 21 signed into law) provides measurable evidence of parliamentary activity.
The timing of this declaration, ahead of the 2027 elections, allows Abbas to consolidate grassroots support early.
Sources: Daily Trust
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