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Nigeria’s Kidnap Crisis Returns: 145 People Abducted in Four Days as 2027 Politics Looms
Nigeria’s Kidnap Crisis Returns: 145 People Abducted in Four Days as 2027 Politics Looms
Nigeria is once again sliding into a season of fear. In the last four days alone, at least 145 Nigerians have been abducted across Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara states, signalling a dangerous resurgence of mass kidnappings eerily reminiscent of previous election cycles.
What is emerging is not a series of isolated attacks—it is a pattern. A rhythm Nigeria knows too well. A spike in coordinated abductions that often precedes heightened political activity and national elections.
A Troubling Return to Pre-Election Violence
During the buildup to the 2023 general elections, the country witnessed a sharp increase in kidnappings. Thousands of Nigerians, especially in the North, fell victim to bandits, extremist cells, and criminal networks who capitalised on vulnerable communities and overstretched security forces.
Now, as political structures warm up for the 2027 polls, the numbers are climbing again, and communities are growing anxious.
Kebbi: Schoolgirls Targeted Again
In the early hours of Monday, armed men stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu area of Kebbi State.
25 female students were abducted.
A staff member, Hassan Makuku, was killed. A school guard sustained serious injuries.
The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the incident, stating that tactical units stationed around the school engaged the attackers in a gunfight. But the attackers had already breached the perimeter fence, rounded up the girls, and vanished into forest routes long exploited by bandit groups.
Despite the deployment of additional police units, military personnel, and local vigilantes, the students remain in captivity.
Niger State: Vigilantes Slaughtered, Dozens Taken
The Kebbi tragedy came barely 48 hours after another devastating attack—this time in Mashegu, Niger State.
Armed groups ambushed local vigilantes, killing at least 16 of them.
In the same wave of attacks, 42 residents were kidnapped from surrounding communities.
The scale and boldness of the operations suggest a consolidation of terror networks that have long entrenched themselves in forest corridors connecting Niger, Kaduna, Zamfara, and Sokoto.
Zamfara: Entire Communities Under Siege
Zamfara—once the nucleus of Nigeria’s banditry crisis—was not spared.
Saturday:
Attackers stormed Fegin Baza village, killing three residents and abducting 64 others.
Sunday:
The criminal gangs returned—this time to Tsohuwar Tasha, Ruwan Doruwa Ward, Maru LGA—kidnapping 14 villagers, including 11 women and 3 children.
Reports from local sources indicate that many communities in Zurmi, Shinkafi, Maradun, Tsafe, and Bungudu LGAs have been repeatedly attacked in recent months. Some villages have been forced to pay levies, ransoms, or “access fees” simply to be allowed to farm or move freely.
The Expanding Footprint of Bandit Cartels
Security analysts warn that the attacks demonstrate increased coordination among bandit factions. Many operate like military units—using scouts, GPS trackers, and motorbike convoys capable of covering vast terrain before security reinforcements arrive.
In the North-West’s ungoverned spaces, criminal networks have built fortified camps, developed arms-smuggling routes, and established informal taxation systems that rival official state authority.
For many rural communities, bandit rule has superseded government presence.
Federal Government Reacts
Reacting to the Kebbi school abductions, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, condemned the killings and reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s stance that protecting citizens—especially schoolchildren—is a non-negotiable obligation of the Nigerian state.
The government said security and intelligence agencies have been directed to locate, rescue, and safely return the students while ensuring the perpetrators face justice.
The minister also disclosed that Nigeria is intensifying coordination with ECOWAS, the African Union, and the Multinational Joint Task Force to secure borders and disrupt terrorist networks responsible for trafficking weapons and hostages.
Search-and-Rescue Underway
The Nigeria Police Force and the military have launched a large-scale search-and-rescue operation, combing forests and suspected routes used by the attackers. Drones, ground units, and local vigilantes are participating, though past operations have shown that terrain, logistics, and information gaps often slow down the pace of rescue missions.
A Nation Haunted by a Familiar Cycle
What is emerging feels like a replay of 2019. And 2023.
Each election year, insecurity spikes.
Political uncertainty deepens.
Violence festers.
And ordinary Nigerians pay the price.
With 2027 on the horizon, security experts fear the recent wave of abductions could be just the beginning of a darker, more coordinated escalation—unless the government disrupts these networks quickly and decisively.
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ONDO EAST-WEST FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY APC ADOPTS OTUNBA BOLA FISAYO
ONDO EAST-WEST FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY APC ADOPTS OTUNBA BOLA FISAYO
Ahead of APC House of Representatives Election scheduled for Saturday 16th of May 2026, Ondo EAST-WEST Federal Constituency stakeholders have adopted Otunba Bola Olawafisayo as its flagbearer.
Rising from the stakeholders’ meeting held at Harmony Estate in Ondo city, a source close to Otunba Bola Olawafisayo disclosed that arrangements have been perfect and party members will formally adopt Otunba Bola Olawafisayo on Saturday the very day slated very for the primary.
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Excitement as Zamfara Under Governor Lawal Begins Airlift of Pilgrims at Zamfara Airport
Excitement as Zamfara Under Governor Lawal Begins Airlift of Pilgrims at Zamfara Airport
There is palpable excitement in Zamfara State as the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal officially commenced the 2026 Hajj airlift for pilgrims from the Gusau Airport (GIA). In a historic move aimed at easing the pilgrimage process, the state government announced that the first batch of pilgrims who departed for the Holy Land today, Friday, 15th May 2026.
This milestone marks the fulfillment of Governor Lawal’s promise to make direct departures from Zamfara a reality, eliminating the need for pilgrims to travel to other states for airlift. However, the state government has issued a strict advisory to the public regarding conduct at the airport. To ensure security and facilitate the smooth coordination of the airlift operations, escorting pilgrims to the airport is strictly prohibited.
Family members and friends wishing to bid farewell to their loved ones are directed to do so only at the Hajj Camp. The restriction, according to officials, is a necessary measure to prevent congestion and maintain order at the airport premises. Officials confirm that the airlift is now underway at Gusau International Airport. The development has been met with widespread praise from intending pilgrims, who expressed relief at being able to begin their spiritual journey directly from their home state.
The Zamfara State Government extended its sincere gratitude to Governor Lawal for his commitment, emphasizing that the direct airlift reflects a new chapter of convenience and efficiency for the state’s annual Hajj operations.
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Dr. Chris Okafor Declares Grace Nation Is In The Season Of Signs And Wonders
Dr. Chris Okafor Declares Grace Nation Is In The Season Of Signs And Wonders
…Reaffirm that when disobedience occurs, God’s Kingdom withdraws; serving with sincerity and fervor leads to triumph
~By Sunday Adeyemi
The metamorphosis of Grace Nation into a terrestrial paradise is palpable, with multifaceted miracles manifesting daily, as it has evolved from a church into a comprehensive movement where the all-powerful hand of God operates in diverse dimensions
The 14th of May 2026 midweek Prophetic Healing Deliverance and Solutions service was a testament to the power of faith, witnessing remarkable displays of miraculous healings, deliverances, and solutions. God’s omnipresent hand was visibly manifest, touching lives and restoring health, notably in the case of a man afflicted with body pains for 26 years, who, after being prayed for by the Generational Prophet, experienced instantaneous relief.
During the midweek service, a notable miracle took place when an 11-year-old boy who was born mute spoke for the first time. Furthermore, a woman carrying twins for an extraordinary period of 2 years was suddenly delivered; labor ensued immediately after she received prayer, necessitating her hospitalization. In a stunning display of divine intervention, growth ceased, and a woman testified to the efficacy of the Generational Prophet’s prayers, which had been offered on her behalf a few weeks earlier. Specifically, her business-related struggles seemed insurmountable until her tricycle, which had lain dormant for weeks, suddenly sprang to life without any mechanical intervention.
Marital obstacles hindering the two brides-to-be were removed, as many expectant mothers were blessed with miracle babies. It is evident that Grace Nation is undergoing its phases of astounding Signs and Wonders.
Generational Prophet Dr. Chris Okafor, in his teachings on ‘Dealing With My Daddy’s Devil,’ points out that the sins of fathers can weigh heavily on their children, and unless one actively works to break this cycle, generational battles will inevitably continue from one generation to the next
*How to Deal with Your Daddy’s Devil*
To successfully address the issue of generational curses or strongholds in your family, it is necessary to understand the underlying spiritual principles and technical aspects. Knowing the source and method of entry of the devil into your bloodline, as well as the reasons behind its establishment in your father’s house, is vital. By understanding these key concepts, you will be able to make positive changes and effectively deal with these generational battles
*Breaking Free from Generational Conflict.*
In order to overcome the devilish influences of your father, serving your Lord and Savior in truth and spirit is essential; this empowers and elevates you above all earthly struggles
A strong prayer life is crucial for spiritual well-being; the devil commonly uses the depletion of one’s prayer life as a tactic to dominate the lives of God’s spiritually vulnerable children
Hence, the sole legitimate approach to terminating the devil’s influence within one’s family lineage involves authentic devotion to God, necessitating a superior force to dislodge an entrenched inferior spirit, with Generational Prophet of God Dr. Chris Okafor underscoring adherence to covenant principles as pivotal in transcending intergenerational curses
The midweek Prophetic Healing Deliverance and Solutions (PHDS) took place at the International Headquarters of Grace Nation Worldwide, situated in Ojodu Berger, Lagos, Nigeria.
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