The Digest:
A terrorist group has issued a direct threat to expand their kidnapping operations to include soldiers and politicians, boldly claiming in a viral video that “there is nothing the government can do about it.” This escalation in rhetoric, coming just days after mass student abductions in Kebbi and Niger, reveals a disturbing confidence among criminal elements, reinforcing how deeply Nigeria’s security crisis has become.
Key Points:
- A viral video shows a terrorist boasting of plans to kidnap soldiers and politicians.
- The group claimed responsibility for recent school abductions in Kebbi and Niger.
- The threat has sparked widespread outrage and fear across social media.
- Many Nigerians expressed frustration over the government’s perceived helplessness.
- Some users urged bandits to target politicians instead of innocent civilians.
- The video reflects growing boldness among non-state armed groups.
- Public calls for urgent state action are intensifying nationwide.
