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Threat to life from Fulani bandits: Gbenga Adelusi flees to escape being tortured, potential death

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Threat to life from Fulani bandits: Gbenga Adelusi flees to escape being tortured, potential death

…Loose’s biological mother, Mrs,Oyinlola Majeyagbe Adelusi to Eruku Bandits Church attack

Gbenga Adelusi, a distinguished son of ErukuCity in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, is a notable figure with a dark complexion. He is married to Mrs. Funke Ogundoyin Adelusi and is blessed with three children.

 

On November 30, 2025, Gbenga Adelusi took advantage of an available flight to escape to Ireland due to threats to his life posed by radical Fulani Islamic extremists in Kwara State, Nigeria.

 

The tumult started on Sunday, November 11th, 2025, when bandits made their first incursion into Eruku community, sparking a tragic loss of lives and the incineration of the Eruku Vigilantes’ Hilux vehicles, with communities seized by anxiety over the Kwara State government’s failure to ensure its citizens’ security as promised during the political campaign

Eruku community experienced another invasion attempt on November 13, 2025, when Chief Agbana was reportedly kidnapped by bandits, triggering sporadic gunshots and prompting the abrupt closure of two secondary schools in the area to ensure student safety amid heightened insecurity.

 

The worst-case scenario took place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. in Eruku community, during the course of a seven-day CAC church revival.This unfortunate event caused the untimely demise of my mother, Mrs. Oyinlola Majeyagbe Adelusi, and three other notable individuals from the Eruku community.

 

Alaja, the Church security would have likely received support from the limited number of local hunters and vigilantes on hand, but they were reportedly without ammunition. Several police officers on the scene fled to safety and later returned around 8 pm to deploy tear gas and disperse the crowd. One of the bandits, who had climbed a tree to conduct surveillance, spotted Tunde Asaba fleeing through the Church back door and shot him dead, just like the others.The CAC Church offices experienced a forced break-in, resulting in the theft of worshippers’ phones and other valuable items.

 

The Fulani bandits subjected aged men and women to severe physical abuse, using sticks and cutlasses, and apparently declined to take them into the bushes, considering their fragile health.

 

How Did the Journey of the 38 Abductees into the Dense Forest, which Resulted in the Untimely Death of My Biological Mother, Mrs. Oyinlola Majeyagbe Adelusi, Begin?

 

An open letter sent to the traditional ruler and the community’s council of chiefs carried a dire warning that the Fulani bandits, motivated by their Islamic agenda, would eradicate the entire Eruku community unless its youth abandoned their current faith for Islam, thereby imperiling the lives of the young population

 

On that Tuesday evening, a distressing occurrence befell the Eruku community, as about 38 of its distinguished sons and Daughters, including young children, were kidnapped from the CAC Church and taken into the nearby forest.They started this lengthy journey on Tuesday evening, embarking on an uninterrupted overnight trek from Eruku through Isapa than to Oko Loke to Ndanaku on the pathway to Isapa the neighboring community Having walked them continuously through a dense forest before their rescue on Sunday, 23 November 2025, signified a total of five days spent in the camp.

 

Our Monday Editor was informed by a reliable source close to the family of Oyinlola Majeyagbe Adelusi, who fell victim to the Eruku community Fulani bandit attack, that Gbenga Adelusi and family were amongst the targeted youth threatened to be converted to the Islamic religion within the community, this led to his prompt fleeing from the Eruku community on Sunday, November 30th, 2025.

 

As the threat to life became increasingly unmanageable, Gbenga Adelusi departed from the Eruku community on Friday 28th November 2025 to seek refuge in a hotel located in the capital of Kwara State, Ilorin.

 

Gbenga Adelusi fled to avoid the Fulani bandits’ reprisal, which may have resulted in his torture to death, just like the fate that befell his biological mother. Gbenga Adelusi had been attempting to evade danger due to a fear of being threatened with death since then, but his whereabouts remained unknown at the time this report was filed.

 

Gbenga Adelusi’s sincere appeal to the Ireland government, as shared with BethNews Media, is for protection from refoulement, permission to stay in their territory, and access to decent treatment standards and a lasting solution.

 

 

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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity

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Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion that define the season.

In a statement made available to journalists, the company described Ramadan as a period of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and strengthened devotion to faith and humanity.

According to the management, the holy month represents values that align with the organisation’s commitment to integrity, resilience, and community development.

“Ramadan is a time that teaches patience, generosity, and selflessness. As our Muslim customers and partners begin the fast, we pray that their sacrifices are accepted and that the season brings peace, joy, and renewed hope to their homes and the nation at large,” the statement read.

The firm reaffirmed its dedication to providing affordable and accessible housing solutions to Nigerians, noting that building homes goes beyond structures to creating environments where families can thrive.

Adron Homes further urged citizens to use the period to pray for national unity, economic stability, and sustainable growth.

It wished all Muslim faithful a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan.

Ramadan Mubarak.

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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence By George Omagbemi Sylvester

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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence

By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by saharaweeklyng.com

“Fiscal Rigidity in a Time of Crisis: Lawmakers Say Fixed Budget Ceilings Are Crippling Nigeria’s Fight Against Insurgency, Banditry, and Organized Crime.”

Nigeria’s legislature has issued a stark warning: the envelope budgeting system; a fiscal model that caps spending for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is inadequate to meet the country’s escalating security challenges. Lawmakers and budget analysts argue that rigid fiscal ceilings are undermining the nation’s ability to confront insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, separatist violence, oil theft and maritime insecurity.

The warning emerged during the 2026 budget defence session for the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) at the National Assembly in Abuja. Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC‑Kebbi North), chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, decried the envelope system, noting that security agencies “have been subject to the vagaries of the envelope system rather than to genuine needs and requirements.” The committee highlighted non-release or partial release of capital funds from previous budgets, which has hindered procurement, intelligence and operational capacity.

Nigeria faces a multi‑front security crisis: persistent insurgency in the North‑East, banditry and kidnappings across the North‑West and North‑Central, separatist tensions in the South‑East, and piracy affecting Niger Delta oil production. Despite declarations of a national security emergency by President Bola Tinubu, lawmakers point to a “disconnect” between rhetoric and the actual fiscal support for agencies tasked with enforcement.

Experts warn that security operations demand flexibility and rapid resource allocation. Dr. Amina Bello, a public finance specialist, said: “A static budget in a dynamic threat environment is like sending firefighters with water jugs to a forest fire. You need flexibility, not fixed ceilings, to adapt to unforeseen developments.”

The Permanent Secretary of Special Services at ONSA, Mohammed Sanusi, detailed operational consequences: irregular overhead releases, unfulfilled capital appropriations, and constrained foreign service funds. These fiscal constraints have weakened intelligence and covert units, hampering surveillance, cyber‑security, counter‑terrorism and intelligence sharing.

Delayed capital releases have stalled critical projects, including infrastructure upgrades and surveillance systems. Professor Kolawole Adeyemi, a governance expert, emphasized that “budgeting for security must allow for rapid reallocation in response to threats that move faster than political cycles. Envelope budgeting lacks this essential flexibility.”

While the National Assembly advocates fiscal discipline, lawmakers stress that security funding requires strategic responsiveness. Speaker Abbas Ibrahim underscored that security deserves “prominent and sustained attention” in the 2026 budget, balancing oversight with operational needs.

In response, the Senate committee plans to pursue reforms, including collaboration with the executive to restructure funding, explore supplementary budgets and ensure predictable and sufficient resources for security agencies. Experts warn that without reform, criminal networks will exploit these gaps, eroding public trust.

As one policy analyst summarized: “A nation declares a security emergency; but if its budget does not follow with real resources and oversight, the emergency remains rhetorical.” Nigeria’s debate over envelope budgeting is more than an accounting dispute; it is a contest over the nation’s security priorities and its commitment to safeguarding citizens.

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday

 

Today, the world and the body of Christ rise in celebration of a rare vessel of honour, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba, fondly known as Eritosin, as she marks her birthday.

Born a special child with a divine mark of grace, Rev. Mother Eritosin’s journey in God’s vineyard spans several decades of steadfast service, spiritual depth, and undeniable impact. Those who know her closely describe her as a prophetess with a heart of gold — a woman whose calling is not worn as a title, but lived daily through compassion, discipline, humility, and unwavering faith.

From her early days in ministry, she has touched lives across communities, offering spiritual guidance, prophetic insight, and motherly counsel. Many testify that through her prayers and teachings, they encountered God in a deeply personal and transformative way. Near and far, her influence continues to echo — not only within church walls, but in homes, families, and destinies reshaped through her mentorship.

A mother in every sense of the word, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba embodies nurture and correction in equal measure. As a grandmother, she remains energetic in purpose — accommodating the wayward, embracing the rejected, and holding firmly to the belief that no soul is beyond redemption. Her life’s mission has remained consistent: to lead many to Christ and guide them into the light of a new beginning.

Deeply rooted within the C&S Unification, she stands tall as a spiritual pillar in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church globally. Her dedication to holiness, unity, and prophetic service has earned her widespread respect as a spiritual matriarch whose voice carries both authority and humility.

As she celebrates another year today, tributes continue to pour in from spiritual sons and daughters, church leaders, and admirers who see in her a living reflection of grace in action.

Prayer for Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin)

May the Almighty God, who called you from birth and anointed you for His service, continually strengthen you with divine health and renewed vigour.

May your oil never run dry, and may your prophetic mantle grow heavier with greater glory.

May the lives you have nurtured rise to call you blessed.

May your latter years be greater than the former, filled with peace, honour, and the visible rewards of your labour in God’s vineyard.

May heaven continually back your prayers, and may your light shine brighter across nations.

Happy Birthday to a true Mother in Israel — Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin).

More years.

More anointing.

More impact.

If you want this adapted for a newspaper page, church bulletin, Facebook post, or birthday flyer, just tell me the format and tone.

Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrated as She Marks Her Birthday

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