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INSECURITY SAGA: ‘It’s Now Total War on Terrorists’ In Nigeria

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December 1, 2025

It is now total war on bandits, terrorists and criminal elements behind the escalation of insecurity in parts of the country, the Federal Government said yesterday.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

It added that the declaration of security emergency by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the military the marching order to take the war to the terrorists and bandits in a major push to end the insecurity in the country.

Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris said this in Lokoja, Kogi State capital.

He spoke at the 10th memorial anniversary for former Kogi State Governor, Prince Abubakar Audu.

The minister quoted the President as vowing to hunt down the enemies of the country, reform the national security architecture and restore peace.

Idris, who represented the President at the event, said: “Prince Audu understood that democracy is only as strong as the prosperity and security of its people. He was a builder.”

He added: “The recent Declaration of a State of Emergency on national security underscores the gravity with which we view this challenge. This is not a mere proclamation; it is a declaration of war against all forms of insecurity. As part of this, we have immediately begun the process of expanding the capacity of our armed forces and security agencies in numbers, in advanced weaponry, and in intelligence capabilities.

“We will hunt the enemies of our state wherever they may be and restore the peace that is the rightful inheritance of every Nigerian.”

The President insisted that reform of the security architecture would start with the setting up of state police.

He said: “To secure our people permanently, we must reform the architecture of our security. This is why my administration is courageously championing the establishment of State Police.

“We believe that a more localised, community-sensitive security structure is vital to complement the valiant efforts of our national forces. It will also boost employment.

“This is a bold, necessary constitutional step, one that requires our collective will, and we are committed to seeing it through.

“We are actively presenting the true picture of Nigeria to the world, a nation where people of different faiths live, work, and pray side-by-side in peace. We will not relent until the world sees us for who we truly are.”

He noted that the recent setbacks and security challenges have tested the nation’s resolve. The President said ensuring safety and welfare of Nigerians required a decisive action.

President Tinubu emphasised that the security emergency signalled a renewed commitment to the expansion of security manpower, modernised intelligence, and strategic reforms.

He explained that the Federal Government is also intensifying international diplomacy to correct false narratives that misrepresent Nigeria’s religious harmony and peaceful co-existence.

At the weekend, the military swooped on terrorists’ camps in Katsina and Borno states with airstrikes.

Many abducted persons were also rescued by troops.

NAF strikes in Katsina, troops repel ISWAP in Chibok

Precision airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and coordinated land operations by troops have continued to degrade terror networks in the country.

Security agents were also confronted with fresh cases of abductions in Kogi, Kwara, Kano and Taraba states.

NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said yesterday that fighter jets under Operation FANSAN YAMMA conducted two intelligence-driven strikes on Thursday, destroying fortified hideouts of terror kingpins in Kankara, Faskari and Malumfashi councils of Katsina State.

The first strike about 6:30am levelled the camp of a notorious kidnap leader, while a second attack at 5:55pm hit another enclave in Danfako, destroying structures, logistics hubs and neutralising several insurgents.

In Borno State, NAF aircraft also supported ground troops of 28 Task Force Brigade, Sector 4 of Operation HADIN KAI, to repel a coordinated ISWAP/Boko Haram assault on Chibok. Four precision strikes on regrouping fighters along their escape routes inflicted heavy casualties and disrupted the terrorists’ withdrawal.

“Additional precision strikes on fleeing fighters further disrupted their withdrawal and shattered their ability to reorganise.

“The integrated air-ground response ensured the terrorists suffered substantial casualties while protecting the community and preventing a resurgence of the offensive,” Air Commodore Ejodame said.

Troops rescue seven kidnap victims in Kano

Troops of Operation MESA, under 3 Brigade rescued seven abducted persons during a late-night operation in Tsanyawa Local Government of Kano State.

The operation followed a distress call from Yankamaye Cikin Gari village where a 60-year-old woman was killed. Four other victims remain missing as troops pursue the fleeing bandits toward Kankia in neighbouring Katsina.

Four militia members killed, policeman arrested in Taraba

In Taraba State, troops of 6 Brigade neutralised four militia members during an operation to quell renewed communal clashes between Shomo and Wurkun communities in Karim Lamido Local Government.

Brigade spokesman Lt. Umar Muhammad said a serving police officer allegedly found operating with the militia was arrested for investigation. Weapons, ammunition and motorcycles were recovered.

“Subsequent exploitation of the area led to recovery of three dane guns, fabricated AK-47 rifle, 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and two motorcycles.

“One personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) found operating with the militia was arrested. He is undergoing further investigation and profiling to determine his level of involvement,” he said.

Pastor, wife, church members abducted in Kogi

A Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government of Kogi State was yesterday attacked by gunmen, who kidnapped the officiating pastor, identified as Orlando, his wife and several worshippers during service. The attack forced congregants to flee amid heavy gunfire.

Information Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo said security agencies and local vigilante structures launched an operation to rescue the victims.

“Yes, I have information to that effect and I am also aware that the security network, comprising conventional security agencies and the local security architecture are doing what they should do.

“The authorities of Yagba West Local Government are working hard with the security agencies to ensure those kidnapped are rescued alive. The perpetrators too know that Kogi will do everything possible to secure every one of its residents abducted,” said the commissioner.

He urged residents to report suspicious movements and advised worship centres in remote locations to remain vigilant.

Abductors of Kwara monarch demand N150m

In Kwara State, kidnappers of the Ojibara of Bayagan, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, have demanded N150m ransom. They were said to have contacted his family to make their demands known.

The monarch was abducted from his farm in Ifelodun Local Government on Saturday. His abandoned motorcycle was discovered by other farmers, prompting a search.

A witness who hid in a guinea-corn farm reportedly saw the monarch being forced onto a motorcycle.

Police were yet to confirm the incident as at last night.

Bride, bridesmaid, eight others kidnapped in Sokoto

Spokesman of the Sokoto State Police Command, Ahmad Rufa’I, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), yesterday confirmed abduction of a bride-to-be, her close friend and eight others in the state.

They were kidnapped by suspected bandits in a fresh attack on Chacho community in Wurno Local Government of Sokoto State about 1:30 am.

All the victims were women, except for a man. One person, who sustained injuries during the attack, was taken to a facility for medical attention.

Residents claimed that the bride was preparing for her wedding scheduled for yesterday when the attackers struck.

A community member, who did not want his name in print, described the incident as tragic.

He said her wedding was supposed to hold this morning. Instead, she and the bridesmaids were abducted.

He added that security operatives were alerted during the attack but arrived about an hour after the gunmen had fled, a delay he said has left villagers frustrated.

DSP Rufa’i, who confirmed the incident, noted that preliminary information had been received and further details were being compiled.

The attack is the latest in a string of mass abductions that has rocked parts of the country.

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Sanusi will lead Sallah Durbar in Kano – Gov’t

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March 18, 2026

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The Kano State Government has announced that the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will lead this year’s Eid-el-Fitr Durbar, even as it unveiled strict guidelines to prevent a breakdown of law and order during the celebrations.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The government said the decision, approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, followed credible intelligence reports indicating attempts by some individuals to create unrest during the Sallah period.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government said it remained committed to preserving Kano’s cultural heritage but would prioritise peace and security.

According to the statement, Hawan Idi (Eid Durbar) will be conducted by Emir Sanusi from the Kofar Mata Eid Ground through designated routes to Gidan Shettima, terminating at Kofar Fatalwa of the emir’s palace.

It added that Hawan Nasarawa would be held in a modified form without horseback displays, while Hawan Daushe, Hawan Fanisau and Hawan Dorayi have been suspended for the time being in the interest of public safety.

The government said all security agencies had been directed to intensify surveillance and ensure strict compliance with the directives before, during and after the festive period.

It urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding and cooperative with security agencies, while cautioning against the spread of unverified information.

The government further assured the public of its commitment to a peaceful and hitch-free Sallah celebration, wishing Muslims in the state a joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

The Durbar, a centuries-old cultural procession, has been thrown into uncertainty following conflicting statements from government officials on whether it will hold this year, given the unresolved legal battle between Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero.

While Governor Yusuf reinstated Sanusi II in 2024, Bayero continues to contest his dethronement in court, leaving the emirship in dispute.

The government recently hinted that the stool controversy would soon be resolved.

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2027: Igboho dismisses Sowore’s comment on ‘transactional politics’

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March 18, 2026

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Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has dismissed comments by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over what he described as transactional politics and activism.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

PUNCH Online reports that Sowore’s comment followed a viral video in which the activist criticised what he described as “transactional politics” among some regional agitators and influencers, accusing them of aligning with political actors for personal or material benefit.

In the video, Sowore appeared to reference Igboho, suggesting that his recent political positions, including support for President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election bid, reflected what he termed “amala politics” — a colloquial expression often used to imply opportunistic or interest-driven engagement rather than principled activism.

Igboho, in a statement issued by his media aide, Olayomi Koiki, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday, criticised Sowore for allegedly describing his activism as “amala politics” in a recent viral video circulating on social media.

He described the comment as an inconsequential rant that should be ignored by the public.

Igboho argued that his agitation for improved security in the South-West and his support for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 were constitutional rights aimed at promoting the collective interests of the Yoruba people and the development of Nigeria.

He said, “We strongly reject the characterisation of Igboho’s activism as transactional. Such a myopic position misrepresents the intent and focus of our agitation on effective grassroots security in the South-West and Nigeria as a whole.

“How many protests did Sowore organise to push for my freedom? Sowore’s claim of fighting for the masses contradicts his alleged daily lodging expenses of N450,000 at a popular Lagos hotel.

“I cannot be compelled to endorse political figures such as Peter Obi or Atiku Abubakar, or even align with Sowore’s political platform. I have the right to make independent political decisions based on the security and collective interests of the Yoruba people.”

He added that Igboho’s advocacy prioritises addressing insecurity across Yorubaland, including killings of farmers, kidnappings along highways and attacks on traditional rulers and royal institutions.

Koiki, however, clarified that these concerns form the basis of Igboho’s movement rather than any ambition for political office or revolutionary leadership.

The statement added, “While Sowore has consistently promoted nationwide revolution as a pathway to leadership, Igboho’s approach is rooted in protecting lives, land and property within Yoruba territory. This agitation is a response to real and ongoing threats faced by communities in the region.

“Latest security incidents in northern Nigeria, including reported explosions in Maiduguri on March 16, 2026, also raise questions about the broader effectiveness of long-term revolutionary advocacy.

“We challenge Sowore to assess the situation in his home state of Ondo State, considering the growing cases of banditry, kidnapping and attacks on rural communities.”

The statement added that the impact of insecurity on vulnerable groups, including farmers, traditional rulers, women and children, had been severe, with several communities reportedly affected.

“These realities reinforce Igboho’s long-standing call since 2020 for localised security measures and stronger regional protection strategies.

“Labelling our agitation and efforts as ‘amala politics’ undermines the urgency of the security crisis and the legitimacy of grassroots agitation,” the statement concluded

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Aisha, Deji, Atiku’s aide, Ibe fume over continuous detention of El-Rufai

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The continuous detention of the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has sparked reactions from politicians and socio-political activists.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

DAILY POST reports that the former governor has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, over an ongoing investigation into alleged financial impropriety when he was governor.

El-Rufai had earlier spent two nights in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before he was picked up by the Department of State Services and then later handed over to the ICPC.

His continuous detention has sparked outrage among citizens who are calling on the commission to immediately charge the former governor to court.

Popular socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, said in a post on X that “holding a citizen indefinitely without trial” is impossible.

According to her, “that is not justice. That is not accountability. That begins to look like persecution.

“Every Nigerian, no matter how powerful or unpopular, has the right to a fair hearing. That right is not a favour from the government. It is a constitutional guarantee. If El-Rufai committed crimes, then prosecute him. Nigerians will support that. But what we must never
Support is a system where the government can detain anyone endlessly, simply because it can.

“Today, it may be El-Rufai. Tomorrow, it could be anyone else who speaks or acts in a way that those in power do not like. A democracy must be better than that.

“So the message is simple: charge him in court or release him. Let justice be done openly, lawfully, and transparently. That is the only way a nation that claims to respect the rule of law should act”.

Similarly, an activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, in an interview he posted on X on Wednesday, demanded that the former governor be charged to court immediately, condemning El-Rufai’s incarceration.

“No matter the allegations, I think he should be charged in a court of competent jurisdiction so that he can face the music.

“All these things currently going on don’t look tidy to me”, he said.

On his part, Paul Ibe, a media aide to the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, lambasted ICPC for not charging the former governor to court.

In a statement on his X handle, Ibe accused the Commission of taking sides with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.

He wrote, “The matter of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai @elrufai has proven beyond measure that the ‘I’ in ICPC (Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission) @icpcnigeria represents Illegal or Irresponsible.

“There’s nothing Independent about the Commission. They’re no different from all the other institutions of state that are standing on Tinubu’s mandate. The ICPC is nauseatingly pliable and has disgracefully made itself available in coercing members of the opposition into the ruling party”!

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