Terrorists responsible for the recent abductions of students in Kebbi and Niger States have issued a chilling new threat, boasting that they are now prepared to extend their operations beyond vulnerable schoolchildren.
According to their latest message, in a video the group claims they will soon begin kidnapping soldiers, security operatives, and even high-profile politicians, insisting that “there is nothing the government can do about it.”
This alarming declaration comes amid a renewed wave of insecurity across Northern Nigeria, where armed groups have intensified attacks on rural communities, ambushed security personnel, and targeted schools despite ongoing military operations.
Security analysts warn that this bold threat reflects the terrorists’ growing confidence and the weakness of current counter-terrorism responses. Many fear it could signal a dangerous escalation—one that places not only civilians but the nation’s leadership and defense institutions at heightened risk.
The statement has triggered outrage among citizens and raised urgent questions about the government’s ability to contain the spiraling security crisis.