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Terrorists’ Warning Letters Spark Mass Exodus.
Suspected terrorists may continue their attacks as they have begun circulating warning letters to several communities in Kwara State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Saturday PUNCH reports that in the past six days, threat letters were delivered to four communities, warning of imminent attacks. On Thursday, one such letter was dropped in Ira, a community linking Inaja and Aho towns in Oyun Local Government Area.
The terrorists had previously sent a similar letter to Dunshigogo in Kaiama LGA, a few days after the February 3 attack on Woro town, which left over 176 people dead and 38 abducted.
Residents Flee Over Threats
Residents of Ira, Inaja, and Aho have begun leaving their homes in response to the warning letters. One letter, signed by “The Writer (SANUFH),” stated:
“This message is from Nigeria Terrorist Association, NTA. Our motor: we kill, we kidnapping, and destroying… Be ready for us at any time any date… we left Kaiama, we move to Ira, Inaja, Aho and towns around.”
The letter’s authenticity has not yet been verified.
Ira, bordering Ilemona, lies along a corridor linking several rural settlements considered vulnerable due to their proximity to forested areas. A traditional chief in Ira, speaking anonymously for safety reasons, said the letter was dropped at a motorcycle park near the central mosque.
According to the chief, the letter was discovered around 2:30–3:00 pm by motorbike riders and quickly taken to the king’s palace. Security agencies, including DSS, police, and NSCDC, began patrolling the area by 5:00 pm. Despite the security presence, fear has gripped residents, prompting some to temporarily relocate.
“This is the first time we are witnessing something like this. People are afraid and have moved to nearby towns,” the chief said, noting that local vigilantes are away for forest guard training and urging government support.
Traditional Leaders Seek Intervention
The Oninaja of Inaja, Oba Wahab Oyetoro, confirmed that the letter heightened tension and forced some residents to flee. A security meeting of traditional rulers and the LGA chairman was convened to map out protective strategies.
The National Secretary of the Ira Descendants Union, Yekini Olarewaju, said the letter disrupted normal life: schools remained closed, farmers abandoned their fields, and businesses shut down. He added that residents had appealed to government authorities and security agencies for urgent assistance.
Security Agencies on High Alert
The Kwara State Police Command, through spokesperson Ejire Adetoun-Adeyemi, confirmed receiving the letter and said intelligence units are investigating its source. Additional patrols have been deployed in collaboration with vigilantes. A senior DSS officer and a military source confirmed that all security agencies are on operational alert, with the Nigerian Army’s Forward Operating Base in Ilemona intensifying patrols.
LGA Chairman Calls Emergency Meeting
The Chairman of Oyun LGA, Akanbi Olarewaju, convened an emergency security meeting attended by security agencies, traditional rulers, and stakeholders to address the threats.
The Chief Press Secretary, Owodunni Adekunle, emphasized proactive steps for public safety, urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or unfamiliar faces across Oyun LGA.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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