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Bullets before ballots: insecurity threatens 2027 polls; 5,272 killed in 5 months

Seven months to the 2027 general elections, worsening insecurity across Nigeria is casting a shadow over preparations for what should be a watershed democratic exercise, with a staggering 5,272 people killed in just five months amid a resurgence of terrorist attacks and banditry. Before the commencement of campaigns for the 2027 general elections, rising insecurity across parts of Nigeria has become a major source of national concern, undermining public confidence in the electoral process. The country's security situation has continued to deteriorate with increasing attacks on civilians, schools, and military formations, raising serious questions about whether the elections will hold as scheduled. Data from the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025 showed that Nigeria recorded 171 terror attacks in 2025, representing a 43 per cent increase from the 120 attacks recorded in 2024. Terror-related deaths also rose from 513 in 2024 […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 15, 2026

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Bandits flaunt cash online using TikTok livestreams and giveaways

Armed bandits and criminal hoodlums in Nigeria are increasingly using social media platforms, especially TikTok, to flaunt cash, hold livestreams, and fund giveaways to attract attention and build online followings. Investigators say these "cash-flaunting bandits" use money from criminal activities to stockpile arms and ammunition, buy food, and organise social gatherings in forest hideouts. The same funds are also poured into their digital presence, where they display large amounts of cash, luxury items and flashy lifestyles through short videos and live streams. These bandits run regular livestreams on TikTok, where they encourage viewers to join giveaways, follow their accounts, and engage with their content. Some of them have become known online for their flamboyant displays of wealth, even as they remain linked to kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes. The use of social media by these criminal groups has […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 13, 2026

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Former Army spokesperson Rabe dies in bandits’ captivity

Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, has died while in the custody of armed bandits in north-west Nigeria. The former Director of Defence Information and his wife, Hajiya Amina Abubakar, were abducted by heavily armed gunmen while travelling through Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State in late May 2026. Both were taken to an unknown location after their vehicle was ambushed on a major route. During their week in captivity, the couple appeared in a video released by their captors, in which they appealed to authorities to intervene and secure their release. They also asked for the release of some arrested individuals believed to be linked to their case, as part of conditions for their freedom. Security agencies launched a search-and-rescue operation immediately after the abduction, but efforts to locate the couple were […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 13, 2026

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Northern Elders tell Tinubu Nigeria is bleeding declare national security emergency

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) on Wednesday faulted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration over worsening insecurity across Nigeria, declaring that the country is bleeding under the weight of escalating violence, kidnappings and banditry. The Forum called on the Federal Government to immediately declare a National Security Emergency and implement extraordinary measures to reverse the current security situation. NEF spokesperson Professor Abubakar Jiddere said the government has a constitutional and international obligation to protect lives and property. The directive included demands for the immediate deployment of adequately trained, armed and equipped security forces with clear rules of engagement to protect civilian populations and secure international border regions. NEF called for strengthening border control and regional cooperation with neighbouring states under ECOWAS and African Union protocols to stem cross-border incursions by armed criminal groups. The Forum also urged engagement of international partners […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 10, 2026

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Insecurity: US Panel Accuses Police, Army of Collusion in Militias’ Attacks

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has accused members of Nigeria’s police and army of colluding with Fulani militias in attacks on communities across the country. In a report released yesterday, the US panel alleged that some security officials were allegedly linked to incidents involving kidnappings and violent attacks targeting civilians, particularly in the central and northern regions. The report stated that multiple and overlapping factors, including religion in many cases, likely spur Fulani militants to attack communities or individuals. The USCIRF report follows earlier allegations that 30,000 armed Fulani militants are driving Nigeria’s insecurity. The panel’s findings have intensified scrutiny of the Nigerian security sector, already under pressure due to rising kidnappings, banditry, and communal clashes across the country. According to the report, security forces have made gains against insurgents, but the military is overstretched, handling […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 28, 2026

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US pulls some embassy staff from Nigeria over insecurity

In a travel advisory issued on Wednesday, the department urged American citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria from April 8 2026 due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest and limited healthcare services. Nigeria has been placed at Level 3 Reconsider Travel, while 23 states are now listed under Level 4 Do Not Travel. The advisory newly added Plateau, Jigawa, Kwara, Niger and Taraba to the Level 4 list. They join other high risk northern areas such as Borno, Yobe, Kogi and northern Adamawa where terrorism and kidnapping remain a serious threat. Several southern states, including Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers State excluding Port Harcourt, were also flagged because of high levels of crime and unrest. The State Department warned that violent crimes such as armed robbery, carjacking and kidnapping for ransom are common, and that US citizens […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 9, 2026

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Bandits raid Kwara church, abduct worshippers during service

Armed bandits have attacked a church in Kwara State, abducting several worshippers during a service. The incident occurred at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. The attackers reportedly arrived at the church in the evening and opened fire from outside before storming the building. Worshippers fled in different directions as gunshots rang out, while some were seized and taken into the bush by the gunmen. Police authorities in Kwara confirmed the attack and said two people were killed, while a vigilante member sustained gunshot injuries. The victims who died were identified as worshippers who were shot during the raid, and their bodies were later recovered in and around the church premises. The spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command said operatives, working with local vigilantes, responded quickly after receiving distress calls about […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 22, 2026

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Terrorists kill 34 fasting Muslims in Kebbi attack

At least 34 Muslims fasting for Ramadan have been killed in coordinated attacks on several villages in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria. The gunmen, described as terrorists by local officials, raided the communities on Tuesday evening. The attackers stormed the villages while many residents were observing Ramadan prayers and breaking their fast. Survivors said the gunmen arrived on motorbikes, shooting people and burning homes. Several others were injured, and many families fled into nearby bushes for safety. Local authorities linked the assault to suspected Islamist militants active around the Kebbi border area. The group is believed to have carried out similar raids in neighbouring states in recent months. Security forces have been deployed to the affected communities to prevent further attacks and to help residents. Officials said operations are ongoing to track down the attackers and secure the area. The killings […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 19, 2026

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Fresh killings and abductions deepen security fears in Nigeria

Fresh killings, kidnappings and violent clashes in parts of Nigeria have heightened public fear over security as new intelligence reports warn that terrorist groups are stepping up drone attacks. President Bola Tinubu has again pledged to strengthen the country’s security architecture, saying that defeating terrorism is key to economic stability and national development.​ In Kogi State, residents of Ejule community in Ofu Local Council raised alarm over the abduction of passengers travelling in a commercial Sienna bus along the Ejule Aloma road. Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers reportedly intercepted the vehicle heading towards Abuja, seized about 10 passengers and abandoned the bus, while security agencies had yet to issue an official statement at press time.​ The same area also witnessed deadly clashes between armed Fulani men and residents of Ibaji communities, including Ejule Ojebe, where at least four people were […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 10, 2026

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Nigeria Can’t Wait Any Longer for State Police – Deputy Speaker

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says Nigeria can no longer afford to delay the creation of state police if it wants to effectively tackle rising insecurity. Speaking to journalists in Abuja after returning from Geneva, Switzerland—where he attended the 55th WTO-IPU Parliamentary Conference—Kalu described Nigeria’s centralized policing system as inadequate and outdated compared to global best practices. According to him, worsening cases of banditry, violent crimes, and communal clashes require a policing model that brings law enforcement closer to the people. “The only way we can achieve faster response times is by unbundling the current centralized structure,” Kalu explained. “If we establish state police alongside the federal police, we can address security challenges more effectively while tailoring policing to local realities.” Kalu acknowledged concerns that state police could be hijacked by politicians but insisted the greater […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 21, 2025

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