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Nationwide outrage as Kwara Church killings, Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction trigger fresh security demands
Nationwide outrage as Kwara Church killings, Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction trigger fresh security demands
Nigeria has been thrown into widespread outrage following the killing of two worshippers in a Kwara church and the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State—two incidents that have renewed calls for decisive action against banditry, insecurity, and school abductions across the country.
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, condemned the attack on a CAC church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area, describing it as “unconscionable.” He requested the urgent deployment of additional security operatives to the affected axis and commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for authorising the deployment of 900 more troops to the state.
The governor said the increased security presence had already helped calm previously troubled communities, expressing confidence that the reinforcements would “provide further deterrence and permanent calm.”
As part of immediate preventive steps, the state government activated new security measures across schools in Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin and Oke Ero LGAs amid concerns that fleeing criminals may target students. Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, said the measures—affecting both day and boarding schools—would remain until security agencies give full clearance.
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki described the Kwara attack as “shocking and deeply distressing,” calling for a long-term security framework that reflects the state’s strategic location.
He urged the Federal Government to secure abducted victims and adopt a sustainable policing model that protects Kwara as a gateway between the North and South.
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Senator Sunday Karimi (Kogi West) hailed President Tinubu for postponing foreign trips to address the Kwara attack, urging governors AbdulRazaq and Usman Ododo of Kogi to jointly secure border communities.
He renewed calls for full local government autonomy, insisting that empowered councils could deploy funds to strengthen local vigilantes and combat rural banditry.
Former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim warned of an imminent breakdown of security if the Federal Government fails to respond rapidly to escalating attacks in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger, Zamfara, Kaduna, Plateau and Bauchi.
He described the killing of two police officers in Patigi and the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi as signs of a worsening security crisis, insisting on a radical overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) condemned the Kebbi abduction, lamenting that Nigeria is “running out of time” in confronting school kidnappings. President Joe Ajaero said the attack reflects the nation’s failure to prevent a recurrence of tragedies similar to Chibok, Dapchi, Kankara and Kagara.
In Kebbi, Senator Garba Maidoki expressed optimism that the 25 abducted Kebbi schoolgirls would return home soon, saying security agents have identified their location within Kebbi South Senatorial District.
He assured families that the incident would not mirror the prolonged Chibok ordeal, revealing that bandits occupying several villages had been dislodged.
The Sultan of Sokoto–led Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) condemned the abduction as “heartless and utterly avoidable,” noting that it occurred barely days after a security summit in Birnin-Kebbi.
JNI warned that repeated attacks on girls’ schools threaten the future of girl-child education in Northern Nigeria, urging governments to intensify security around learning centres and Muslim communities to engage in special prayers for the nation.
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) also expressed deep concern over the abduction, describing the incident as another painful chapter in Nigeria’s battle with school insecurity.
Nationwide outrage as Kwara Church killings, Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction trigger fresh security demands
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Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Denies Allegations of Financing Terrorism
Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Denies Allegations of Financing Terrorism
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has strongly denied allegations linking him to terrorism financing in Nigeria, describing the claims as “mischievous and malicious.”
In a statement released on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Emefiele said the reports were “entirely fabricated, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to malign my name, mislead the public, and sow confusion for motives best known only to the publishers and their sponsors.”
He emphasized that the fight against terrorism is too important to be trivialized by irresponsible reporting, warning that Nigerians deserve accurate information rather than “reckless misinformation.”
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“Throughout my service to the nation and in my private life, at no time have I been involved in any activity remotely connected to terrorism, terrorist financing, or any action that threatens the peace and security of our nation,” Emefiele stated. He added that he has never been invited, questioned, or investigated regarding such allegations and has no connection to the individual cited in the media reports.
“There is no scintilla of truth in the allegation,” he said, urging the public to disregard the claims entirely and calling on media organizations to verify facts before publishing sensational stories.
Emefiele’s statement seeks to reaffirm his reputation and distances him from any activities undermining national security.
Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Denies Allegations of Financing Terrorism
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Shettima Inaugurates Multi-Million Naira Juma’at Mosque in Gumel
Shettima Inaugurates Multi-Million Naira Juma’at Mosque in Gumel
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the newly constructed multi-million-naira Juma’at Mosque located within the Emir of Gumel’s Palace in Jigawa State.
According to a statement by Zainab Rabo, Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs to Governor Umar Namadi, the event drew high-level dignitaries, including top politicians, first-class emirs, captains of industry, and prominent Islamic scholars from across the country.
Rabo disclosed that the mosque was built by the Kashim Shettima Foundation, adding that Governor Umar A. Namadi and the Sultan of Sokoto graced the ceremony.
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During the occasion, the Vice President congratulated the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Sani, on marking 45 years on the throne, describing the milestone as a blessing and testament to exemplary leadership.
Shettima also reaffirmed his commitment—through his foundation—to initiatives that would improve the lives of Nigerians.
The Vice President further commended Governor Namadi for his notable strides in modern agriculture, noting that Jigawa’s progress under his leadership had positioned the state competitively within Nigeria and beyond.
“Governor Namadi is equal to the task, looking at his two-year achievements and the way he transformed Jigawa in modern agriculture,” Shettima stated.
Shettima Inaugurates Multi-Million Naira Juma’at Mosque in Gumel
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Police Launch Special Enforcement Team to Enforce Tinubu’s Ban on VIP Escorts
Police Launch Special Enforcement Team to Enforce Tinubu’s Ban on VIP Escorts
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has deployed a Special Enforcement Team in Lagos to enforce President Bola Tinubu’s directive ending the use of police officers as escorts and guards for Very Important Persons (VIPs).
The operation, according to a statement posted on the Force’s official X account on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, commenced at about 10:00 a.m. on December 6, 2025, across key locations in Lagos State.
Hundeyin confirmed that the team carried out compliance checks at major points, including the Lekki–Ikoyi Link Bridge, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport domestic terminal, and other strategic hotspots within the state.
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He disclosed that officers found “satisfactory and commendable” compliance with the presidential directive, with no incidents of unauthorised police escort and no arrests recorded.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reiterates the Force’s commitment to the full implementation of the presidential directive,” the statement said. “The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in redeploying its personnel to core policing duties aimed at enhancing general security, crime prevention, and the protection of lives and property nationwide.”
Hundeyin added that enforcement would continue across the country “without fear or favour,” urging Nigerians to support the push for a more professional and citizen-focused policing system.
President Tinubu had, on November 23, ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers from VIP protection, directing that they be reassigned to frontline policing roles. According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, VIP protection will now be handled by armed operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The policy aims to free up police manpower for critical security operations, particularly in underserved communities, and enhance overall national security efficiency.
Police Launch Special Enforcement Team to Enforce Tinubu’s Ban on VIP Escorts
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