Ofunaofu: Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, says the Armed Forces are closing in on overcoming banditry across the country, despite the recent resurgence of school abductions.
Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, the minister acknowledged the persistence of security challenges but described the current pattern of attacks as characteristic of guerrilla tactics, where criminal groups strike intermittently to instill fear.
“This is how guerrilla warfare works,” Badaru said. “There will be periods of calm, and then they launch an attack that shakes the nation. Yes, we know their locations, but some of these areas are places where direct strikes could endanger civilians, or forests where our bombs cannot penetrate.”
He maintained that Nigerian troops are working “day and night” to dismantle the networks responsible for the violence, assuring the public that the military is making significant progress.
Badaru expressed concern over the return of mass abductions of students, noting that the government has ordered a full investigation into recent incidents.
“We never said the problem was completely over. But this renewed kidnapping of schoolchildren worries us. We are studying what went wrong and how to prevent a recurrence,” he said.
According to him, an established framework for school security had previously contributed to a reduction in cases over the last two years.
The minister confirmed an investigation into reports that security personnel were withdrawn shortly before bandits attacked a girls’ school in Maga, Kebbi State. “We will uncover what happened. If anyone is found culpable, they will be sanctioned,” he said.
Badaru also noted concerns about bandit groups extorting rural communities, while explaining that military operations in such areas are conducted cautiously to avoid civilian casualties.
Responding to remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about potential military action over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, the minister said Nigerian officials are engaging with the U.S. government to address the claims.
“Our leaders have been there, and discussions are ongoing. By God’s grace, there will be understanding,” he said, adding that Nigeria maintains defence partnerships with several countries
lordm: A coup will not happen in Nigeria. The citizens won't let it happen. No one should take Nigeria back wards
Which citizens will not support coup? Nigerian citizens wey wicked leaders don force patriotism commot for their mind. Most of them will support it 100% stop saying what you don't know.
Naijahero1: BREAKING: Scores Of Bandits On Over 40 Motorcycles Spotted Advancing Toward Lile Community In Kwara, Residents Panic breaking news November 25, 2025 News Breaking News A community source said the information came from a nearby village that witnessed the movement firsthand.
Residents of Lile community in Patigi Local Government Area, Kwara State, were thrown into panic on Tuesday evening as scores of terrorists were reportedly seen advancing toward the area on dozens of motorcycles.
According to local sources who spoke with SaharaReporters, the armed men, believed to be bandits were seen riding in a convoy of over 40 motorcycles, with two to three persons on each bike.
A community source said the information came from a nearby village that witnessed the movement firsthand.
“We have just received a call from our neighbouring village informing us that the notorious bandits were sighted moving in large numbers, over 40 motorcycles, carrying two to three persons each,” the resident said.
The armed group reportedly passed through the neighbouring settlement without confrontation, heading directly toward Lile community.
Their current location, however, remains unknown as of the time of filing this report.
“They passed through the neighbouring village and headed directly towards Lile community. Their current location is unknown at this moment,” the source added.
Fear has now gripped local residents who are calling on security agencies to respond swiftly before the situation escalates.
“We urgently request immediate security intervention in our community,” the resident pleaded.
As of press time, neither the Kwara State Police Command nor local security outfits have issued an official statement regarding the reported movement.
Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that terror swept through Isapa community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Monday evening as terrorists invaded the town, abducting a pregnant woman, 10 children, two nursing mothers, and several others.
Isapa lies a short distance from Eruku — another community recently hit by a similar abduction.
The state police command confirmed the attack on Tuesday, saying 10 people were kidnapped.
According to National Pilot, the attack occurred around 6pm on November 24, 2025, when an estimated 20 to 30 armed bandits stormed the community, advancing with a large herd of cattle and firing sporadically.
However, a community leader who confirmed the incident said 11 people were abducted, including seven members of the same family.
Among the kidnapped victims are a pregnant woman, two nursing mothers, and several young children.
The abducted individuals have been identified as: Talatu Kabiru, Magaji, Kande, Hadiza, Mariam, Saima, Habibat (a housewife), Fatima Yusufu (a housewife), Sarah Sunday (pregnant woman), Lami Fidelis (a nursing mother), and Haja Na Allah.
Eyewitnesses explained that the gunmen moved through parts of the town, leaving multiple bullet holes in walls and doors.
Expended AK-47 shells were recovered across the community after the attackers fled.
Politicstoday: nothing concern them with Kanu. It's the south east governors that supposed to talk about Kanu arrest.
The bolded is a lie from the pit of hell and you know it.
Both the president, the prosecutor, the DSS boss and the judge even down to the people that are rejoicing on all the social media platforms, are all yorobbahhs. And you are here, telling me that nothing concerns them with KANU?
FreeStuffsNG: The soldier, a Lance Corporal, identified as David was killed last Friday, SaharaReporters learnt. According to military sources, David was attacked at his father’s house at Ngwa Road, Aba around 2pm. “He was on pass, so he decided to visit his relatives in Aba. However, He was killed, Justice Omotosho vindicated again.
The reported murdered victim is a Nigerian security agent of his (Kanu's) own extraction.
A whole brigadier general was killed in the north your tinibu, awolomo and omotosho including the yorobbahh Erats never said or do anything in condemnation uptill now.
Educationalserv: We will never vote for Obi and his IPOB miscants any where near presidency Even VP will not be offered to him . Dan Atiku and OBI to enter so OBI can influence Convicted Terrorist killers of Ahmed Gulak and Professor Dora freed
Tinibu should just continue after him Ribadu after Ribadu then Femi Gbajamila . Only Soludo is a presidential Material from the East
If you check very well you will see that Op is yorobbahh nothing anybody go tell me.
24news: “Enough Is Enough! Nigerians Urged to Stand Up Against Kidnappings & Killings!”
“Enough Is Enough! Nigerians Urged to Stand Up Against Kidnappings & Killings!”igerians Are Tired! The wave of terrorist attacks, kidnappings, and senseless killings has pushed citizens to the edge. From the North to the South, no one feels safe anymore — and the government we trusted to protect us has completely failed in its responsibility.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3IIWyUJqks In this powerful report, we highlight the voices of ordinary Nigerians who believe it is time to rise, defend ourselves, and protect our communities from constant threats. The insecurity crisis has gone beyond politics — it is now a fight for survival.#Nigeria
Yorobbah no fit champion anything with Igbos so, I wonder the Nigerians you are calling on.
Yorobbah problem na Kanu and Ndigboo nothing more.
AhmedPeacemaker: The Federal Government of Nigeria has abolished the open grazing of cattle in the country.
Speaking in Yola Adamawa State during the 1st National Council on Livestock Development the Minister Mallam Idi Muktar Maiha said open grazing has caused unnecessary hiccups in the past years creating crisis and loss of needless lives across the country.
He said its an offence to be caught grazing openly as all cattle rearers are encouraged to embarked upon ranching which is safer and would make the cattle fatter for business.
The Honorable Minister said since the Presidential innovation of revamping Livestock started the ministry is determined to project the ministry to be the next biggest revenue earner after oil and gas and so far the ministry is projected to earn 74. Billion Dollars in the next 5 years ane so far more than 14 billion Dollars have been earned while projecting the livestock development under his ministry.
Idi Mukhtar Maiha was earlier received by the Governor of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umar Fintiri who was represented by the deputy Professor Farauta George.
The Governor described Adamawa State as the home of livestock and commended the minister for staging the 1st National Council on Livestock Development in the state. The Senate Committee chairman on Livestock senator Musa Mustapha while speaking said soon Livestock would overtake oil in revenue earning and the senate is ready to encourage a robust business minded budget for the ministry.
The House of Representatives chair on Livestock Hon Tasir Olawale Raji pointed out that the house committee was happy with the performances of the ministry so far in rising to the occasion on ‘livestock development.
Hon Raji commended the ministry for abolishing open grazing in the country saying it was needles confusion when farmers and cattle rearers while frexing unnecessarily muscles over something which should have been abolished a long time ago.
The Federal Permanent in charge of the Livestock ministry Dr. Mrs Chinyere Ijeoma Akujobi thanked all investors in the livestock industry for ranching especially Dan Lawan Adamawa, Alh. Sadik Daware.
The minister also commended Adamawa Lpres for massively achieving milestone in the past 12 years.
Politicstoday: BREAKING: South-West governors have resolved to set up a South West Security Fund (SWSF) to be administered by the Forum of Special Advisers on Security of all South West States, and to meet monthly. The resolution was reached during a closed-door emergency security meeting of the governors today in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Additionally, the governors also resolved to establish a live, digital intelligence-sharing platform among all six South West states (Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti) to exchange threat notifications, incident logs, traveler and cargo alerts, and coordinate state-to-state rapid response.
Credit: Tribune newspaper 🗞️
Does this mean they have left Kanu and Ndigbo issues, to face the insecurity that is bedeviling them?
chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima, has said that the escalating insecurity in the country has made him reassess his past criticisms of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
The same way he is punishing tinibu and his E~rats
are you an ardent radio Biafra listener? How do you know it's a lie when you are not a listener of radio Biafra.
In 2015 Kanu predicted that tinibu will be Nigeria president in 2023 and it came to pass. Kanu made a broadcast in 2018 concerning this his sentence in 2018 but his followers and listeners didn't understand it because he was in Israel then.
Glimpsetv: Residents of Isuku in Yewa North LGA of Ogun State have cried out to VeryDarkMan, appealing for his help in providing them with clean water.
A group of villagers gathered beside a small, stagnant pond and collectively called on VDM to come to their aid, explaining that they lack access to any safe drinking water sources. Cc: Nlfpmod
tishbite41: So, Sahara Reporters are now a credible media organization?! RIP to the dead soldier The Nigerian military does not have the moral right to act Those killing Igbo soldiers are very stupid If there's a war for Biafra, who are the trained soldiers to fight on the Biafran side if they are all killed?! This must be the handiwork of Asari
Which asari? Say the truth it's the handiwork of the tribe that convicted and sentenced Kanu. The tribe that produced the president, the DSS DG, the prosecutor and above all the judge.
FreeStuffsNG: The soldier, a Lance Corporal, identified as David was killed last Friday, SaharaReporters learnt. According to military sources, David was attacked at his father’s house at Ngwa Road, Aba around 2pm. “He was on pass, so he decided to visit his relatives in Aba. However, He was killed, Justice Omotosho vindicated again.
The reported murdered victim is a Nigerian security agent of his (Kanu's) own extraction.
yorobbahhs at it again. The agenda is, convict and sentence Kanu and follow it up using propaganda and lies.
That's how they came up with omotosho surviving an assassination attempt on his life.
Politics › Re: NGIGE Left APC Today And Got Attacked Yet They Blamed IPOB by Mbanda(m): 7:17am On Nov 28, 2025
