TERROR UNLIMITED: Nigeria’s 24 hours of Bloodshed

• Brig. Gen Captured, Murdered Execution Style By ISWAP
• Vice Principal Murdered, 25 School Girls Kidnapped in Kebbi
• Catholic Priest, Parishioners abducted in Kaduna; One Killed
• Zulum to Military: End This Madness Now…
• Atiku: Order Military to Occupy Borno, Other States Under Siege
• Peter Obi: “Nigeria Cannot Continue Like This”
• FG: We Are Working To Disrupt Terror Networks, Secure Nigeria

By Our Reporters

Nigeria endured another horrifying wave of violence over the last 24 hours, as terrorists and armed groups launched deadly attacks across multiple states, claiming lives, abducting civilians, and striking at the very heart of the nation’s already fragile sense of security. A senior military officer was executed by ISWAP, 25 schoolgirls kidnapped in Kebbi, a Catholic priest abducted in Kaduna, and more lives taken in Zamfara: all unfolding within the span of a single day.

These cascading tragedies have triggered fierce political reaction at home and abroad, intensified public outrage, and once more exposed the alarming depth of Nigeria’s security crisis.

Brigadier General Captured, Executed by ISWAP After Rescue Operation

Perhaps the most shocking development was the capture and execution of Brigadier-General Musa Uba, hours after he was rescued from an ISWAP ambush in the Damboa–Biu axis of Borno State.

Gen. Uba led ground troops along a booby-trapped route before coming under a heavy ambush. A tactical withdrawal and a distress call prompted the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to divert aircraft from other missions and provide close air support. The operation successfully extracted troops and CJTF operatives with minimal casualties.

But tragedy followed. Terrorists reportedly intercepted military communications, traced the commander’s location, captured him, interrogated him, and executed him in cold blood. The incident has resurfaced concerns about communication security and the evolving sophistication of insurgent networks in the North-East theatre.

Atiku: “Occupy Borno Until It Is Safe”

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar described the general’s killing as “deeply saddening and disturbing,” accusing President Bola Tinubu of failing in his responsibility as Commander-in-Chief.

“This is unequivocally a failure of political leadership,” Atiku said. He called for a drastic response: “If I were President, I would order the military to occupy Borno State or any state under siege until those areas are cleared.”

He extended condolences to the Armed Forces and urged Nigerians not to lose hope, praying that “this dark period passes over us sooner rather than later.”

25 Female Students Kidnapped in Kebbi, Vice Principal Killed

In Kebbi State, heavily armed bandits stormed the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, around 4 a.m., abducting 25 schoolgirls after scaling the school fence. A Vice Principal was shot dead, while another sustained gunshot injuries as police tactical units engaged the attackers.

Security forces, including the military and vigilante groups, have launched a joint search-and-rescue operation through surrounding forests.

The Police Command urged residents to remain calm but vigilant as efforts intensify to bring the girls home.

Peter Obi: “Nigeria Cannot Continue Like This”

From Monaco, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi issued a deeply emotional statement reacting to the Kebbi attack, while also drawing attention to another wave of violence in Fegin Baza, Tsafe LGA, Zamfara, where bandits reportedly killed three persons and abducted 64 others.

“My heart is heavy,” Obi said. “Entire communities are living in fear; schools—safe havens for learning—are now vulnerable targets. Families are being torn apart. This is not the Nigeria we should accept.”

Obi called for a complete overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture and demanded urgent, coordinated action from all levels of government.
“Our children must never be left at the mercy of terrorists,” he said, praying for the victims’ families and the safe return of the abducted girls.

“Nigeria must do better. Our children deserve safety, and our people deserve peace.”

FG: “We Are Working to Disrupt Terror Networks”

The Federal Government expressed deep concern and pledged immediate action, with Minister of Information Mohammed Idris saying President Tinubu had issued “clear directives” to security agencies to locate and rescue the abducted students.

He outlined ongoing security reforms, enhanced intelligence operations, and strengthened regional partnerships through ECOWAS, the AU, and the MNJTF.
“The government will not relent until these innocent children are brought home safely,” Idris affirmed.

Catholic Priest Abducted in Kaduna; One Parishioner Killed

Bandits also struck Kushe Gugdu village in Kaduna State, abducting Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, parish priest of St. Stephen Catholic Parish. Several parishioners were kidnapped, while Gideon Markus, brother to another priest, was killed.

The Catholic Archdiocese appealed for prayers and calm, urging security forces to act decisively. The attack occurred amid renewed international scrutiny following Nigeria’s redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern by the U.S. government over religious insecurity.

Zulum to Military: “End This Madness Now”

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum called for an aggressive, multi-service offensive on terrorist strongholds in Tumbus Islands, Mandara Hills, and Sambisa Forest, describing them as festering havens for insurgents.

“To end insurgency, we must address the Lake Chad axis,” Zulum insisted, urging increased deployment of UAVs and a high-level military strategy meeting in Maiduguri.

NICKI MINAJ TO ADDRESS JIHADIST ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS AT UN EVENT

In an unexpected global twist, American rapper Nicki Minaj is scheduled to address reported jihadist attacks on Christians in Nigeria at a United Nations event in New York alongside U.S. Ambassador Michael Waltz and Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz.

Amb. Waltz praised Minaj as “a principled individual who refuses to remain silent.” Minaj said she considered the opportunity a serious responsibility, vowing never to “stand down in the face of injustice.”

The event follows former President Donald Trump’s claim of an ongoing “Christian genocide” in Nigeria and his call for a Congressional response—claims the Nigerian government strongly denies, insisting Nigeria’s insecurity is driven by criminal, not religious motives.