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“Fulani militants deadlier than B’Haram, ISIS” – U.S Congressman

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has alleged that Fulani militants have murdered more Nigerians than Boko Haram. Moore said this in a post on his verified 𝕏 handle on Saturday. Recall that the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) said an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across Nigeria in groups ranging from 10 to 1,000 members. The Commission stated this in its May 2026 report titled: ‘Non-state Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants’. According to the report, the militants have become some of…

“Tinubu’ll be disgraced out of office if he doesn’t tackle insecurity” – Primate Ayodele

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Elijah Ayodele, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that his administration could face serious political consequences if it fails to take decisive steps to address the country’s worsening security situation. The cleric issued the warning while reacting to the recent abduction of schoolchildren and their principals in Oyo State, an incident that has triggered widespread concern over the safety of citizens and the effectiveness of the nation’s security architecture. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele…

Katsina: Ex-Defence spokesperson, Major-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, wife kidnapped

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

Suspected terrorists, locally referred to as bandits, have abducted retired Nigerian Army officer and former Director of Defence Information, Major-General Rabe Abubakar, alongside his wife in Katsina State. The incident occurred yesterday along the Matazu axis in Matazu local government area, a corridor that has repeatedly witnessed armed attacks and kidnappings. Sources said the retired general and his wife were intercepted by armed men while travelling, after which they were forcibly taken away to an unknown location. According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers opened fire during the operation, leaving the…

Oyo: Bandits release new videos of abducted teachers after 14 days in captivity

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

Bandits have released new videos showing some of the teachers kidnapped during the recent attack on schools in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, after spending 14 days in captivity. In one of the videos circulating online, the principal of Community High School, Esiele, identified as Alamu F.O., was seen pleading emotionally with the government and well-meaning Nigerians to meet the demands of the abductors instead of engaging them in a confrontation. The visibly distressed principal said the victims were going through severe hardship in captivity, adding that they had been exposed to…

Insecurity: “Terrorism has drastically reduced” – Defence Minister

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Rates performance 70% Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, says terrorism has significantly reduced across Nigeria, rating the country’s overall security performance at between 65 and 70 percent. He made this known during an interview yesterday, noting that no nation is completely free from crime and criminality. According to him, although incidents of terrorism and kidnapping still occur, the security situation has improved considerably compared to previous years. Musa attributed a large part of the security challenges to the erosion of family values and poor social orientation, adding that many perpetrators…

Planned Protests: CAN backs FG’s security efforts

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Calls for restraint Lagos State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Stephen Adegbite, has urged Nigerians not to lose confidence in the Federal Government’s ability to address insecurity. Adegbite, who is also the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission and Chaplain of the Aso Rock Villa Chapel, spoke on Thursday during a media briefing. He also cautioned against protests capable of undermining national stability. The cleric addressed recent security concerns across the country, including kidnappings and attacks in parts of Nigeria, particularly the abduction of schoolchildren…

‘30,000 Fulani militants behind Nigeria’s worsening insecurity’ – U.S Report

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has raised fresh concerns over insecurity in Nigeria, revealing in a May 2026 report that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across the country. The report, titled: “Non-state Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants’, described the groups as major drivers of violence, particularly in the Middle-Belt and parts of Southern Nigeria, stating that attacks linked to them caused more deaths in the past year than insurgent groups and criminal gangs. “Violence by Fulani militants caused the highest number…

Bandits abduct Emir’s 4 wives, children, burn vehicles in Kwara

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

Armed bandits attacked Yashikira town in Baruten local government area of Kwara State early yesterday around 12 to 1am, abducting four wives and several children of the Emir of Yashikira, Umar Seriki, and setting his vehicles ablaze. According to multiple local sources, the gunmen stormed the community in large numbers at dawn, shooting sporadically into the air to create panic and prevent resistance. The attackers went straight to the Emir’s palace, overpowered local security, and carried out the abductions before fleeing into nearby forests. “As of this time of writing,…

Ex-Gov.’s aide linked to kidnap syndicate in Katsina

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Katsina State government has clarified that the former Senior Special Assistant (SSA), to Governor Dikko Umaru Raɗɗa on Community Development, who was recently linked to a kidnapping syndicate, was suspended before the incident unfolded. According to reports, the former SSA was recently accused of masterminding the abduction of an eight-year-old boy in the Katsina metropolis. Reacting to the matter in an issued statement yesterday, the State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Bala Salisu Zango, clarified that Garwa was suspended before the allegation. The statement claimed Garwa was suspended over…

“Tinubu’s Govt. lack the guts to fight insecurity” – Primate Ayodele

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

Leader of the INRI evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the country’s security situation, alleging that the government lacks the courage to decisively confront insecurity. His remarks come amid ongoing national debates over terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, and other security challenges facing different parts of Nigeria. Ayodele, in a statement issued through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, claimed that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government and security agencies were aware of the individuals and networks behind insecurity but had failed to act…