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FG Cracks Down On Terrorists: Social Media Accounts To Be Shut Down.
The Federal Government has confirmed that Nigerian security agencies are working closely with major social media platforms to identify and remove accounts used by terrorist and criminal groups to promote their activities and raise funds.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, Director-General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, disclosed this on Tuesday during an end-of-year briefing in Abuja. He noted that platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and X have been exploited by terrorist groups to publicize operations, display looted goods, and communicate with supporters.
Laka explained that security agencies have engaged repeatedly with social media companies to address content and accounts deemed threats to national security.
“The scale of social media accounts used by terrorist groups is significant. We have held multiple meetings with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and X. While these companies are focused on growing their user base, we work with them to explain the national security implications of certain posts, and we ensure these accounts are taken down,” he said.
He recalled that at one point, bandits openly showcased their loot on TikTok and even conducted live streams to interact with followers. “Those accounts have been removed, and such activities have been curtailed,” Laka added.
The counter-terrorism chief highlighted that terrorist groups continually adapt their methods, often operating under aliases and unverified accounts, and security agencies are constantly evolving their strategies to counter these shifts.
Laka also identified ransom payments as a major source of terror financing, noting the increasing use of point-of-sale (POS) operators to move funds. Payments are often transferred into accounts belonging to POS operators, who then release the cash to kidnappers, complicating financial tracking.
“You may see a transfer by terrorists, but the account belongs to a POS operator. The kidnappers provide the POS operator’s number, the money is transferred, and they collect it,” he explained.
He stated that security agencies have intensified efforts to trace ransom payments, arrest those involved, and dismantle terror financing networks, although operational specifics cannot be disclosed for security reasons. Several arrests, prosecutions, and asset recoveries have already been carried out, contributing to Nigeria’s compliance with international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards.
Laka further highlighted that Nigeria’s recent progress in meeting Financial Action Task Force requirements was partly due to coordinated investigations by a joint committee of security agencies, financial intelligence units, and the judiciary.
Acknowledging the challenges posed by evolving terrorist tactics and porous borders in the Sahel region, Laka assured Nigerians that security agencies are strengthening both physical and digital counter-terrorism measures.
“By the end of 2023, the security situation in Nigeria was improving. However, following coups in some Sahel countries, the situation worsened because terrorist networks span the region. Nigeria must play a leadership role in West Africa and the Sahel to address these threats. We are committed and will not relent. In 2026, we will further intensify our efforts,” he said.
A Nigerian soldier, Adediwuraola Ishola, has recounted a humorous experience he had while dating a Shuwa Arab woman named Falmata in Maiduguri, Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Ishola, his girlfriend had a habit of carrying a small knife whenever she visited him, leaving him curious about why she always had the weapon with her.
Initially, the soldier assumed she carried the knife for self-defence, considering the security challenges in the region. However, his perception changed after he jokingly asked her about it and received an unexpected response.
Falmata reportedly told him that he would discover the knife’s purpose if he ever attempted to end their relationship.
Sharing the story in a Facebook post on Friday, Ishola recalled how the incident made him reconsider his romantic relationship.
“As a soldier, I discovered something in Maiduguri that still makes me laugh whenever I remember it,” he wrote.
He continued:
“I was dating Falmata, a beautiful Shuwa lady.
“She would visit me regularly and somehow, she’s always with a small knife.
“At first, I assumed it was for self-defence because of the insecurity in Maiduguri.
“One day, I jokingly asked her, ‘Falmata, why do you always carry this knife?’
“She said, ‘Try breaking up with me and you will understand.’ Breaking up with you ke? I no dey mad!”
The soldier added that his girlfriend’s response prompted him to make a quick decision.
“That same week, I quickly applied for a course in Lagos. My love for Falmata was strong, but my love for life was stronger,” he added.
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, identified as Michael Samuel, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, whom he reportedly met through social media.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The state Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, disclosed that the suspect and the deceased initially connected online and developed a friendship after communicating for several months.
According to Daaor, Samuel later invited the woman to his residence in the Ahor area of Benin City, where he allegedly stabbed her to death with a knife.
The police commissioner stated that the suspect had been taken into custody and would be charged in court after investigations were concluded.
However, Samuel has offered a different account of the incident, claiming that the woman was injured during a struggle over a knife following an argument between them.
Speaking in an interview, the 21-year-old insisted that he did not intend to kill her.
“I didn’t mean to kill her, but she got injured in the process of struggling with her for the knife during an argument,” he said.
The suspect explained that he had met the woman on social media and that their friendship developed over several months of online conversations before she decided to visit him.
He said they were initially having a discussion at his residence, but the conversation eventually escalated into an argument.
“On the day she came to my house, we were discussing, but the discussion snowballed into an argument. In the process, she picked up a knife and intended to stab me,” he claimed.
Samuel further alleged that the woman sustained an injury to her neck while they were struggling over the knife.
He maintained that he attempted to save her after she was injured but was unable to prevent her death.
“I didn’t mean to kill her. I tried to save her after she was injured, but she died,” he said.
The police are expected to conclude their investigation before proceeding with the case in court.
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested popular TikTok creator Amani Ishaq and two other women over allegations of sharing social media videos deemed contrary to Islamic teachings and moral standards.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The board’s Deputy Commander, Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The other women arrested alongside Ishaq were identified as Hauwa Khamis and Sa’adatu Muhammad.
According to the statement, the three suspects were brought before Magistrate Court No. 5 on Court Road in Kano.
The Hisbah Board disclosed that the case remains ongoing, with investigations continuing to determine the next steps.
The board specifically accused Ishaq of posting dance videos on TikTok that allegedly contradicted the principles of proper upbringing and the teachings of Islam.
It said the content was considered offensive to public morality and inconsistent with the religious and social values the agency seeks to uphold in Kano State.
The arrests form part of the Hisbah Board’s ongoing enforcement of moral and religious regulations, particularly concerning online content it considers obscene or contrary to Islamic teachings.
In a related development, the board had earlier arrested another TikTok content creator over alleged obscene videos after receiving intelligence that he had entered Kano State.
The Deputy Commander-General said the individual was taken into custody and that investigations into the matter were continuing.
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