JNIM Launches First Attack in Nigeria, Signaling Potential Jihadist Expansion Al-Qaeda-linked group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has claimed its first attack in Nigeria, killing a soldier in Kwara State on October 31, 2025. Analysts warn this may indicate the start of jihadist expansion into Nigeria’s North Central region. The attack appears symbolic, with no permanent bases yet, and may leverage local militant networks like Lakurawa. Security experts caution that such alliances could increase instability, blur lines between crime and insurgency, and create new security challenges for Nigeria. #JNIM #AlQaeda #NigeriaSecurity #KwaraState #NorthCentralNigeria #Terrorism #Insurgency #Lakurawa

Terrorists Kill FRSC Officer, Brother of House of Reps Member in Katsina Amid Peace Talks Ibrahim Dalhatu Tafoki, a Federal Road Safety Corps officer and younger brother of Rt. Hon. Shehu Dalhatu Tafoki, a House of Representatives member, was killed by armed assailants along the Funtua–Tafoki road in Faskari LGA, Katsina State. The attack occurred on Tuesday evening while Tafoki was riding a motorcycle, and the attackers stole his motorcycle. The incident raises serious concerns about the fragility of ongoing peace and reconciliation efforts with bandit groups in the region, highlighting the persistent security challenges in Nigeria’s North-West. Authorities have yet to release an official statement. #Katsina #NigeriaSecurity #FRSCOfficerKilled #Banditry #NorthWestNigeria #PeaceTalks #NigeriaNews #HouseOfReps

House of Reps Urges Urgent Rescue of 28 Travellers, Including 25 Children, Abducted by Bandits in Plateau State; Ransom of N42 Million Demanded The Nigerian House of Representatives has called on security agencies to urgently rescue 28 travellers, including 25 children, abducted by suspected bandits in Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State. The victims—children, a teacher, and a tricycle rider—were ambushed along the Zak–Sabon-Layin Gaji road while travelling to a Maulud celebration. The attackers abandoned the tricycle and the children’s footwear, highlighting the panic during the abduction. Bandits have demanded a ransom of N1.5 million per person, totaling N42 million. Lawmakers emphasized the challenges posed by dense forest terrain and urged security forces to deploy intelligence-driven operations. Plateau State authorities confirmed that soldiers and helicopters are actively tracking the kidnappers. #PlateauState #Kidnapping #NigeriaSecurity

Military Arrests 4 Nigerian Police Officers for Violating President Tinubu’s VIP Escort Directive The Nigerian military has detained four police officers in Abuja for allegedly violating President Bola Tinubu’s directive to withdraw police personnel from VIP escort duties. The officers—ASP Musa Waziri, Insp. Jeremiah Achimogu, Insp. Awipi Terry, and Insp. Hassan Baba—were reportedly caught providing unauthorized protection to a VIP on December 17, 2025. Security sources revealed the officers disguised themselves in uniforms resembling the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to evade detection. Disciplinary measures have been initiated while the Federal Government aims to redeploy police personnel to core policing and internal security operations nationwide. #NigeriaMilitary #PoliceArrest #VIPEscortDirective #BolaTinubu #NSCDC #NigeriaSecurity

BREAKING: “Enough Is Enough” — Senator Ayodele Arise has urged Nigeria to act swiftly over the continued detention of Nigerian troops in Burkina Faso, warning that what started casually is now beginning to drag into weeks. Raising the alarm on the Senate floor, Arise called on the Federal Government and military leadership to take firm action against Captain Ibrahim Traoré over the detention of 11 Nigerian military personnel and a Nigerian aircraft. He stressed that Nigeria’s silence is becoming danger0us. Other lawmakers backed his position, describing the situation as degrading and unacceptable, and warned that prolonged inaction could weaken Nigeria’s sovereignty and send the wrong signal internationally. “No country will allow its troops to be held without explanation,” lawmakers insisted, emphasizing that the soldiers were on official duty and that nothing justifies their continued detention. This is no longer a diplomatic whisper — it’s a national c0ncern. Should Nigeria take a tougher diplomatic or military stance to secure the release of its detained soldiers? If It’s Loud Share this post to keep the pressure alive. New here? Follow our page to stay updated on verified breaking stories. #NewsFlash #BreakingNews #NigeriaSecurity

Obasanjo Attends Aso Rock Christmas Carols as Tinubu Skips Event Amid Rising Insecurity Former President Olusegun Obasanjo attended the 2025 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at Aso Rock, hosted by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, marking his first visit to the Presidential Villa since President Bola Tinubu assumed office. Obasanjo read a biblical passage during the service, while President Tinubu was absent, reportedly due to the religious nature of the event. The former president has recently criticized the Tinubu administration over escalating insecurity, including killings, kidnappings, and the government’s reliance on negotiations instead of decisive action against terrorists, highlighting Nigeria’s advanced drone capabilities. #Obasanjo #Tinubu #NigeriaSecurity

US Group Warns of Planned Christmas Day Attacks in Nigeria, DSS Confirms Intelligence A United States–based humanitarian group, Equipping The Persecuted, has raised alarm over alleged plans by terrorist groups to launch coordinated attacks on several Nigerian communities on Christmas Day. While Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) confirmed it has intelligence on the threat and has begun preventive operations, the Bola Tinubu Presidency dismissed the warning as doubtful and capable of spreading panic. The alert has intensified concerns over security in parts of the Middle Belt amid recurring festive-season attacks. #NigeriaSecurity #ChristmasDay #Terrorism

Nigerian Defence Academy Confirms Disappearance of Cadet Stephen Gani, Says Probe Ongoing The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has confirmed the mysterious disappearance of 21-year-old cadet Stephen Kubuma Gani, stating that due procedures were followed after he absented himself without authorisation. While the Academy says the cadet’s family was duly informed and investigations are ongoing, Gani’s parents insist they have received no official written explanation seven months after his disappearance. The case has raised serious concerns over conflicting accounts, alleged procedural lapses, and the prolonged silence surrounding the fate of the missing cadet. #NigerianDefenceAcademy #MissingCadet #NigeriaSecurity

Tinubu Dismisses Claims of Christian or Muslim Genocide, Says Nigeria’s Crisis Is Criminality-Driven President Bola Tinubu has refuted allegations of religious genocide in Nigeria, insisting the country’s insecurity stems from criminality and extremism rather than Christian–Muslim conflict. Speaking at NASFAT’s Biennial Conference in Abuja, he emphasized that both Muslims and Christians are victims of terrorism and urged Nigerians to reject divisive narratives. Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to security reforms, economic stability, and collaboration with faith-based organisations to promote unity and resilience. #NigeriaSecurity #Tinubu #ReligiousUnity

US Rep Riley Moore Hails US-Nigeria Joint Task Force, Warns Insecurity Still Worsening US Congressman Riley Moore has praised the newly established US-Nigeria joint task force as a major step toward ending terrorism and mass killings in Nigeria, following a meeting with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. In a statement on X, Moore said the US delegation discussed concrete security actions that could disrupt terrorist networks in the North-East and stop attacks on Christians in the Middle Belt — an issue he said concerns both him and President Donald Trump. He commended President Tinubu for the rescue of 100 abducted Catholic schoolchildren in Niger State but warned that Nigeria’s insecurity remains far from resolved. Moore urged the Nigerian government to turn its openness to US cooperation into real action, stressing that more work is needed to stabilise the country. #USNigeriaSecurity #RileyMoore #InsecurityInNigeria

Dalung Lauds Tinubu’s Benin Airstrike but Questions Failure to Tackle Insecurity in Nigeria Former minister Solomon Dalung has praised President Bola Tinubu for Nigeria’s swift military intervention in Benin Republic, describing the airstrike against coup plotters as decisive and effective. However, he criticised the government for failing to apply the same urgency to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Dalung questioned why operations against terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers at home lack the coordination displayed in Benin, citing unanswered attacks such as the killing of Brig. Gen. Musa Uba and mass school kidnappings. He warned that Nigeria’s inability to protect its citizens fuels international calls — including past remarks by Donald Trump — for external intervention. Dalung urged Tinubu to deploy equal military strength to Sambisa, Niger, Zamfara, Plateau, and Kaduna, insisting that national strength must be proven within Nigeria’s borders. #NigeriaSecurity #TinubuAdministration #SolomonDalung

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Tinubu’s ‘Security Emergency’ Is Not a Constitutional State of Emergency — Odinkalu Warns Against State Police In a detailed opinion piece, Chidi Anselm Odinkalu critiques President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a “nationwide security emergency,” arguing that it does not meet the constitutional requirements for a state of emergency and bypasses necessary oversight by the National Assembly. Odinkalu warns that the move appears politically calculated and masks the administration’s reluctance to acknowledge Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. He further cautions against the push for state police, citing historical abuses—from Native Authority Police to Bakassi Boys—and the failure of state-led security initiatives in Zamfara, Benue, and Anambra. Odinkalu warns that creating 37 separate police forces could decentralize despotism, enabling governors to weaponize security agencies against opponents. He argues instead for decentralizing the Nigeria Police Force with stronger oversight, autonomy, and professionalism. #StatePoliceDebate #ChidiOdinkalu #NigeriaSecurity

Terrorists Attack Kwara Community, Kidnap Housewife, Shoot Relative, Demand N100m Ransom Gunmen invaded Igbo Ofe Ora near Oke-Ode in Kwara State, abducting a housewife identified as Rukayat and shooting her brother-in-law, Abdulateef. Family sources say the attackers stormed the village around 11 a.m., firing sporadically before taking the woman away. The kidnappers have since demanded a ₦100 million ransom, while the injured victim is receiving treatment as tension mounts in the community. #Terrorists #KwaraAttack #Kidnapping #NigeriaSecurity

BREAKING: Coalition Of Nigerian Leaders Warns Of ‘Wartime Levels’ Of Insecurity, Proposes Presidential Task Force A coalition of prominent Nigerian leaders across ethnic, religious, and political divides has raised alarm over worsening insecurity under President Bola Tinubu, warning that the nation risks sliding into chaos unless urgent action is taken. Citing an Amnesty International report, the leaders said at least 10,217 Nigerians have been killed in violent attacks in the past two years, describing it as “wartime levels of slaughter.” Benue alone reportedly recorded nearly 6,900 deaths, Plateau over 2,600, while Zamfara has seen 638 villages razed and residents forced to pay criminal levies. The coalition condemned what it termed “a dangerous national silence” and the state’s failure to maintain security, stressing that farmer-herder clashes have evolved into sectarian wars fueled by poverty, arms proliferation, and impunity. They proposed the creation of a Presidential Task Force on National Security with extraordinary powers to coordinate intelligence, disarm armed groups, reintegrate displaced persons, and publish quarterly accountability reports. “Nigeria stands on a knife-edge,” the leaders warned, urging immediate reforms, reconciliation, and inclusive governance to halt the bloodshed. #NigeriaSecurity #Insecurity #Tinubu #BreakingNews

Tinubu Backs Local Arms Production To Tackle Insecurity President Bola Tinubu has pledged to accelerate the local production of arms and ammunition as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against insurgency and other security threats. Speaking at the graduation of Course 33 of the National Defence College in Abuja, Tinubu—represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima—said indigenous manufacturing would reduce dependence on foreign suppliers while boosting security and development. He emphasized that strong institutions are key to national security and democracy, adding that his administration remains committed to completing the permanent site of the Defence College and transforming it into a Defence Postgraduate University. Tinubu also reaffirmed his resolve to reposition Nigeria’s economy for growth, noting improvements in investor confidence, while stressing the need to tackle inflation and food insecurity. #Tinubu #NigeriaSecurity #LocalArmsProduction #Insecurity

Nigerian Government Vows Justice For 32 Worshippers Killed In Katsina Mosque Attack The Federal Government has vowed to bring to justice the gunmen who killed at least 32 worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attackers stormed a mosque on Tuesday, opening fire on congregants during prayers. According to state officials, the assault was in retaliation for an earlier ambush by residents that left some members of the armed group dead. In a statement, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, condemned the killings as “callous and barbaric,” assuring Nigerians that security forces were already on the trail of the perpetrators. “Security forces are already on the trail of the criminals, and no stone will be left unturned until they are apprehended and held accountable. Justice will be swift and decisive,” the statement read. President Bola Tinubu extended condolences to the victims’ families, the Malumfashi community, and the Katsina State government, saying: “Their grief is our grief, and the Government stands with them at this dark hour.” The minister stressed that the assault was not just an attack on Malumfashi but “an affront to our collective humanity and national values,” reaffirming government’s resolve to intensify the fight against terrorism. The development comes weeks after the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) announced the arrest of key terrorist leaders, including Mahmud al-Nigeri of the Mahmuda faction, his deputy Abu Abba, and Mahmud Muhammad Usman (Abu Baraa) of the Ansaru group — all previously on the international wanted list. #KatsinaAttack #NigeriaSecurity #Terrorism #Justice

VIDEO: Nigeria’s Security Problem Can Be Solved In Six Months — Gen. Williams Retired General Ishola Williams, former Chief of Defence Training and Planning, says Nigeria’s insecurity crisis can be resolved within six months if the right strategies are applied. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, Williams expressed optimism despite recent attacks, including the Katsina mosque massacre, where over 30 worshippers were killed by bandits. He noted that banditry is fueled by conflicts over land, cattle rustling, kidnapping, and illegal taxation in rural areas, urging stronger government presence and coordinated action. #NigeriaSecurity #Banditry #KatsinaAttack

VIDEO: FG Can Lock Down Borders To Tackle Terrorists — Ex-COAS Buratai Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has suggested a temporary lockdown of Nigeria’s borders as part of measures to combat terrorism and banditry. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, Buratai compared the strategy to the COVID-19 border shutdown, stressing that insecurity requires long-term planning and collaboration among political, traditional, and religious leaders. He added that while state police is a welcome idea, it could be abused by politicians unless safeguards are put in place. Buratai insisted the military should be seen as a solution to insecurity, not a hindrance. #NigeriaSecurity #Buratai #Insecurity

Four Security Personnel Killed In Borno Boko Haram Attack Four security operatives — a soldier, a mobile police officer, and two Civilian Joint Task Force members — were killed in a Boko Haram ambush on Monday in Dalori Gari, about 12 km from Maiduguri. The victims were providing cover for farmers heading to their fields when the attackers, riding motorcycles and advancing on foot, opened fire. Sources said several farmers, including women and girls, were abducted during the raid, while others sustained injuries while fleeing. Police spokesperson Kenneth Daso confirmed the deaths but noted that the fallen personnel were under Operation Hadin Kai, meaning the military will issue further details. #BokoHaram #Borno #NigeriaSecurity