• After 63 lifeless in Borno bloodbath, bandits kill eight in Kaduna village raid
• Senators condemn tragedy, demand stronger defence towards insurgents
• Atiku denounces contemporary assaults in Borno, requires unity towards terror
• Obi faults federal management, urges decentralised safety system
Northern Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has triggered pressing requires a state of emergency, with leaders demanding the sack of Service Chiefs, a cupboard reshuffle, and harder motion as Boko Haram massacres, bandit raids, and mass abductions plunge residents into worry and mourning.
The calls adopted Friday evening’s Boko Haram assault on the Darajamal neighborhood in Bama Native Council, which left 58 civilians and 5 troopers lifeless.
Rising from an emergency assembly on the weekend, the Northern Ethnic Nationality Discussion board (NENF) urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency within the area, sack the Service Chiefs, and appoint “new, contemporary, and modern navy leaders” with a transparent mandate and timeline for measurable outcomes.
NENF is a coalition of leaders from the varied ethnic nationalities of northern Nigeria devoted to selling unity and advocating for good governance.
In a press release, Convener, Dr Dominic Alancha, described the safety scenario as a “full-blown disaster,” with communities ravaged by bandits, terrorists, and different legal parts. He famous that kidnappings for ransom had develop into a thriving trade, farmers may now not entry their fields, and main highways had become “demise traps.”
The group mentioned the Service Chiefs had didn’t conceive or execute efficient methods regardless of big budgetary allocations. “Their tenure has been marked by an alarming improve in audacious assaults and a palpable sense of despair amongst our folks. The safety structure has confirmed to be ineffective and we’re subsequently requesting for a elementary overhaul of your entire nation’s Safety Chiefs,” it said.
NENF burdened that its name was not for militarisation however for a “focused, multi-agency, and resource-intensive emergency operation to flush out terrorists, dismantle their networks, and restore everlasting order.”
Whereas applauding President Tinubu for his political and financial reforms, notably the elimination of gas subsidy and efforts to harmonise overseas trade charges, the group noticed that implementation had precipitated widespread hardship. It subsequently urged the President to consolidate the reforms with a direct cupboard reshuffle to inject “competence and political capital.”
In accordance with NENF, many ministers had didn’t ship tangible outcomes, join with the grassroots, or construct the political goodwill wanted to solidify the administration’s standing. “As we look forward to the 2027 electoral mandate, it’s evident that the present composition of the cupboard lacks the strategic competence and political power wanted to safe victory for Mr President and maintain the nation’s total nationwide improvement plans,” it mentioned.
The group added: “We subsequently name on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to instantly provoke a complete dissolution and reshuffle of the Federal Govt Council. We urge the President to exchange underperforming ministers with people of confirmed integrity, distinctive functionality, and vital political affect of their respective states and areas. Nigeria wants a cupboard of doers, thinkers, and political strategists, not a cupboard of spectators.”
Declaring that its calls for have been pushed by patriotism moderately than malice, NENF warned that the survival and prosperity of Nigeria, particularly the North, dangle within the stability. “We supported the President’s ambition and we want to assist him once more in 2027, however that assist is contingent on efficient, empathetic, and decisive governance. The time for motion is now,” the assertion added.
MEANWHILE, Wake village in Kachia Native Council of Kaduna State was thrown into mourning yesterday after armed bandits launched a brutal early morning raid that left eight folks lifeless and not less than 20 others severely injured.
The attackers, who stormed the neighborhood in Southern Kaduna in massive numbers, additionally kidnapped an unspecified variety of residents and whisked them away to an unknown vacation spot.
The Kaduna Police Command mentioned it had mobilised officers to analyze the assault. Police spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, couldn’t be reached for remark on the time of press. Nevertheless, a senior officer on the State Command, who spoke on situation of anonymity, confirmed the incident.
“Now we have already launched investigation into the unlucky incident in Kachia and we are going to preserve journalists knowledgeable,” the supply mentioned. “Please, for now we’re investigating the assault by the bandits and safety forces will be certain that peace and order prevails within the space, as investigation into the unlucky incident is on.”
As of the time of submitting this report, the neighborhood was conducting burials for the deceased whereas efforts have been being made to take care of the injured. The variety of these kidnapped couldn’t be confirmed.
An official assertion from the Kaduna State Authorities and the Police Command remains to be being awaited. Zulum visits Borno neighborhood after B’Haram killings, consoles victims’ households
BORNO State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Saturday visited the Darajamal neighborhood to commiserate with the households of the victims, most of them displaced individuals who had been resettled in the neighborhood simply two months in the past.
Visibly shaken, Zulum met with neighborhood leaders and consoled bereaved households. He condemned the assault in sturdy phrases, describing it as “very unhappy and unlucky.”
“We’re right here to commiserate with the folks of Darajamal over what occurred final evening that claimed many lives. This neighborhood was resettled only some months in the past, and so they have been going about their regular actions, however sadly, Boko Haram struck once more. Our go to is to console them and assist construct their resilience,” the governor mentioned.
Confirming the size of casualties, he disclosed: “To date, 63 folks misplaced their lives — near 60 civilians and 5 troopers.” Whereas acknowledging the overstretched capability of the navy, Zulum referred to as for the quick deployment of newly educated Forest Guards to guard susceptible communities.
“Now we have to confess the numerical power of the navy isn’t sufficient to cowl in all places. Two batches of Forest Guards have been educated, so one quick resolution is to deploy them to susceptible places to guard each the forests and the communities,” he added.
Borno senators condemn killings, demand stronger neighborhood defence towards insurgents
ALSO, senators representing Borno Central and Borno South condemned the assault. Kaka Shehu Lawan of Borno Central described the killings as against the law towards humanity and pledged legislative backing for Governor Zulum’s efforts to revive peace within the state.
Sources disclosed that, along with the deaths, scores of residents have been kidnapped, with their whereabouts nonetheless unknown as of press time. For his half, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume of Borno South lamented the surge in assaults throughout the state. He criticised the restricted capability of the Civilian Joint Job Pressure and vigilantes, who he mentioned couldn’t successfully complement the navy “utilizing dane weapons and sticks.”
In a press release yesterday, Ndume referred to as for the deployment of know-how, arms, ammunition, and different gear, alongside improved motivation for safety personnel within the combat towards insurgency.
“Previously few months, a number of communities in Borno South, North and Central Senatorial Districts remained below siege by Boko Haram/ISWAP. The scenario is worrisome,” he mentioned.
He additional advocated for the institution of an armed neighborhood defence to work alongside the navy. “Males of the Civilian Joint Job Pressure (CJTF), hunters and vigilantes have been doing their greatest, however they’ve limitations, as they solely carry dane weapons, sticks, which they discover very tough to confront the terrorists,” he added.
Atiku denounces contemporary assaults in Borno, requires unity towards terror
FORMER Vice-President Atiku Abubakar condemned the Borno State tragedy, urging a concerted nationwide effort to confront the menace of insecurity.
Atiku described the killings as “mindless violence” and “a painful reminder of the heavy value our folks proceed to pay within the face of terror.”
In a condolence message posted on his social media pages, he mentioned he was deeply saddened by the tragic killing of scores of individuals, together with troopers, within the latest assault on Darajamal, Borno State.
“My heartfelt condolences go to the bereaved households, the resilient folks of Borno, and Governor Zulum, whose swift compassion in visiting the affected neighborhood is commendable. Might Almighty Allah grant the departed Al-Jannah Firdaus and luxury their family members,” he wrote.
Atiku emphasised that the sacrifices of troopers and civilians should encourage “stronger neighborhood safety, deeper collaboration, and unwavering dedication to peace.” He referred to as on Nigerians to rise collectively in unity and renewed resolve to confront terrorism throughout the nation.
Obi faults federal management, requires decentralised safety system
FORMER presidential candidate Peter Obi criticised Nigeria’s safety system, warning that residents’ lives will stay at risk till governors are empowered to take decisive motion towards rising insecurity.
His response adopted Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal’s latest admission that he knew the hideouts of bandit leaders however couldn’t act with out federal clearance. Obi described the scenario as “a stark reflection of the systemic weak spot of our safety structure.”
“What sort of nation are we operating,” Obi requested, “the place a federating unit lacks the coordination and assist of the centre in essentially the most important position of governance — the safety of life and property? When the Chief Safety Officer of a state is lowered to a mere spectator, residents are left on the mercy of criminals.”
Reiterating his long-standing name for a restructured, decentralised and extra responsive safety framework, Obi urged the Federal Authorities to grant governors direct authority and sources to safe their states.
“The Federal Authorities should, as a matter of urgency, give Governor Dauda and different governors throughout the federation all of the assist they should safeguard the lives of Nigerians,” he mentioned.
Obi concluded with a reminder of his marketing campaign message: “The protection and safety of our residents should develop into our highest precedence. A brand new Nigeria is POssible.”
UN condemns killing of 63 civilians in Borno assault
THE United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, strongly condemned the killing of 63 civilians in Borno State. In a press release issued yesterday in Maiduguri, Fall mentioned: “I’m deeply appalled and saddened by Friday’s reported killing of over 5 dozens of civilians in Darajamal village, a border neighborhood with Cameroon.”
He burdened that harmless civilians ought to by no means be targets of armed non-state actors within the ongoing counter-insurgency operations within the Northeast. “Preliminary stories indicated that over 50 residents have been killed when suspected members of a non-state armed group attacked the border neighborhood on the night of September 5, 2025,” he mentioned.
Fall added: “An unknown variety of folks have been additionally allegedly kidnapped with others fleeing with sustained accidents.” He additional revealed that no fewer than 28 homes have been reportedly torched throughout the assault. He warned that the casualty determine was anticipated to rise as extra info turns into out there.
On behalf of the UN, Fall conveyed his condolences to the households of the victims, in addition to the federal government and other people of the state. He additionally wished the wounded a speedy restoration.
Past condolences, he urged safety authorities to apprehend the perpetrators of what he described as a heinous assault and make sure the quick launch of these kidnapped.
Fall famous that the incident was yet one more grim reminder of the toll of rising violent assaults and insecurity in Borno this yr. “In Borno alone, there have been a number of assaults towards civilians that led to the deaths of lots of of residents,” he mentioned, citing using improvised explosive gadgets, suicide bombings, and different ways towards susceptible communities, internally displaced individuals camps, farmers, fishermen, commuters, and merchants within the Lake Chad area.
HURIWA condemns killings in Borno, Katsina, Edo, urges decisive motion towards terrorists
THE Human Rights Writers Affiliation of Nigeria (HURIWA) decried the spate of lethal assaults carried out over the weekend by Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), bandits and kidnappers in Borno, Katsina and Edo States, which claimed no fewer than 131 lives.
Nationwide Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, lamented the Borno slaughter, describing it as a renewed tragedy for individuals who had solely just lately returned dwelling after years of displacement.
The group additionally recommended residents of Shagari and Bimasa communities in Sokoto State, who on Thursday launched counterattacks towards bandits, rescuing kidnapped family members and reportedly killing not less than 15 of the attackers. HURIWA additional praised the intervention of safety businesses, noting that latest adjustments in operational methods had improved response instances to assaults.
On the killings of eight safety operatives in Edo State, the group expressed outrage, condemning the assault through which suspected kidnappers ambushed a convoy of Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel escorting Chinese language expatriates working for BUA Cement. The assailants later kidnapped a number of the expatriates.
HURIWA urged the Nationwide Safety Adviser to make sure such incidents by no means recur and burdened the necessity for better coordination amongst safety businesses. It noticed that there have been encouraging indicators of elevated collaboration between the armed forces and the Division of State Companies, however insisted that terrorists should be decisively defeated.
The group additional referred to as for residents’ assist within the combat towards terrorism, stressing that the conflict has dragged on for over a decade and should be delivered to a swift conclusion.
Suspected bandits patronise markets as abandoned Katsina neighborhood reoccupied
IN a associated improvement, a number of suspected bandits, beforehand recognized for killing and abducting residents for ransom, have begun patronising public markets in Jibia Native Council of Katsina State.
On the similar time, residents of Karare village, a neighborhood abandoned for years on account of insecurity, have began returning to their properties and cultivating their farmlands.
A go to to the council on the weekend revealed that dozens of suspected bandits have been seen at each the Magama and Jibia public markets. Sources additionally famous comparable developments in smaller rural markets throughout the council space.
The event was attributed to improved safety–neighborhood relations and a peace deal reportedly brokered between residents and representatives of the bandits.
A resident, Abubakar Mohammed, defined that below the settlement, “bandits can’t come to the markets with their rifles, however have been allowed to return with their machetes and strolling sticks.” He added that the bandits have been free to return and go as they wished so long as the peace deal remained in power, with safety operatives current to make sure compliance.
Residents mentioned the association had boosted socio-economic actions, notably farming and commerce. A business driver, Ahmed Abunduniya, disclosed that “motion of vehicular passengers within the council had elevated by as a lot as 85 per cent.” He additionally famous that “weekly market actions within the council had elevated by nearly 90 per cent when in comparison with interval when insecurity was prevalent.”
Moreover, a number of communities abandoned on account of insecurity have begun to be reoccupied, together with Karare village, positioned alongside the Katsina–Jibia street. The neighborhood, as soon as deserted after repeated assaults, is now witnessing a return of its residents, who’re regularly resuming farming and rebuilding their lives.
