A suspected terrorist from the Republic of Niger has threatened to lead an armed invasion of Niger State over alleged killings of Fulani residents by local vigilantes.
The armed man, reportedly operating around the Jibia axis of Katsina State, warned that a major disaster could occur if the state government failed to stop the alleged attacks in Borgu and Ibbi communities.
He made the threat in a Hausa-language video circulated online, where he directly addressed Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, demanding an end to what he described as the targeting of Fulani people.
The suspected terrorist, who reportedly escaped from a prison in Niger Republic in 2024, accused local vigilantes of attacking Fulani residents instead of concentrating on individuals involved in banditry and other criminal activities.
He claimed that innocent Fulani people were being targeted despite not committing any offences.
Questioning the state government’s handling of the situation, the armed man asked whether the administration was governing all ethnic groups equally or favouring a particular community.
He appealed to the government in the name of Allah to immediately intervene and stop the alleged killings.
He further threatened that armed groups operating outside the state could take action if the government failed to address the situation.
According to him, the Fulani community also had the right to defend itself against attacks.
The armed man specifically mentioned Borgu and Ibbi, warning residents and authorities that continued violence could lead to serious consequences.
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He also referred to Iraq while warning that the situation could become worse than anything the affected communities had anticipated.
In another part of the video, he extended his warning to 2027, threatening that armed men would enter Niger State if the alleged killings continued.
He insisted that the government must take his warning seriously and prevent further violence.
Niger State has continued to face security challenges, including attacks by armed groups, kidnappings and violent clashes between farmers and herders in some communities.
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