Police Warn Against Ethnic Profiling of Criminals…Nigerian Sultan Calls Social Media a ‘Terrorist Organization’…Displaced Christians Seek Support This Easter…Nigerian Serial Killer Surrenders
● Nigerian Police Chief Condemns Ethnic Profiling of Terrorists, Says ‘Criminals Have No Tribe’
Nigeria’s top police official Kayode Egbetokun has urged residents of Plateau State to avoid ethnic profiling after recent deadly attacks in the region, The Guardian reports.
Inspector General of Police Egbetokun visited the Zikke community in Bassa on Tuesday, where more than 50 people were killed and thousands displaced. He vowed justice, warning the perpetrators that “their days are numbered.”
The attack follows another in neighboring Bokkos, where dozens also died. Egbetokun emphasized unity, stating, “Criminals must be dealt with as criminals. They don’t have tribes.”
Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the violence, vowing justice for the victims. “Your evil shall not go unpunished,” he said in a statement directed at the attackers and their sponsors. He also pledged increased security to prevent further violence.
No arrests have been confirmed, but security forces have stepped up their presence in the area.
● Deal With Social Media Like a Terrorist Group, Sultan Tells Security Agencies
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has described social media as a “terrorist organization” and called on Nigerian security agencies to treat it as such.
According to Nigerian media, the monarch said false information spread online poses a national security threat. “Social media is one terrorist organization. Somebody can sit in the comfort of their home and formulate stories, and you will consider that it is true,” he said.
He urged security agencies to “deal with this terrorist organization called social media.”
The Sultan also condemned a recent wave of violence in Plateau and other states, urging political leaders and security agencies to take stronger action. He expressed frustration over repeated killings across northern Nigeria, saying traditional rulers are ready to support efforts to restore peace and stability.
● Internally Displaced Christians in Kaduna Appeal for Aid This Easter
As Easter approaches, internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Kaduna are calling for assistance as they face increasing hardships. Most of the IDPs are victims of jihadist attacks from Chikun County and now reside in camps.
Sule Adams, a camp commander, revealed that many are struggling to meet basic needs. “We’re unable to afford basic necessities, let alone celebrate Easter,” he told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Despite being spiritually prepared for the holiday, they lack the essentials to make the celebration meaningful.
Adams called on Nigerians, non-profit organizations, and government bodies to provide urgent support, particularly for widows, orphans, and the unemployed. He also requested educational materials for the displaced children.
● 20-Year-Old Surrenders to Police, Confesses to Multiple Killings, Robberies
A 20-year-old man in Nigeria has confessed to a string of murders and robberies in Kano state and neighboring Jigawa in Northern Nigeria after voluntarily turning himself in to police.
Umar Auwal, known locally as “Abba Dujal,” surrendered Tuesday at the Wudil Divisional Police Headquarters in Kano State, northwestern Nigeria. He claimed he began his crimes at age 13 and was influenced by his father, who he said committed rape and other offenses in their community.
Police said Auwal confessed to killing a man in Sabon Gari, a commercial district in central Kano, and selling the victim’s phone for about $25. He admitted to another killing in Kurna, a Kano suburb, where he stole a phone and sold it for $100. In Jigawa State, he said he murdered a man and sold the victim’s motorcycle for approximately $187.
Authorities said Auwal expressed regret, prompting him to come forward. He remains in custody as police investigate the claims and pursue further legal action.
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
