Threat Circulates on Social Media

A suspected bandit has threatened to kill all men and force an indigenous community to leave their homes in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

The threat came to public attention on Friday, October 23, 2026, after conflict reporter Bakatsine shared a video of the alleged threat on social media.

In the footage, the unidentified man reportedly threatens to spare women and children but kill every man in the community.

Identity of Man Remains Unverified

The identity of the man in the video and the authenticity of the threat could not be independently verified at the time of reporting.

It was also unclear which specific community was being targeted or whether security agencies had confirmed the threat.

The video has raised concerns about the safety of residents in the affected area, particularly amid fears that the threat could lead to forced displacement or further violence.

Calls for Security Response

The reported threat comes amid continuing insecurity in parts of north-western Nigeria, where armed groups have been linked to attacks on communities, kidnappings and the displacement of residents.

However, no official statement confirming the latest threat or outlining specific security measures was available at the time of reporting.

Authorities would need to establish the identity of the individual in the footage, assess the credibility of the threat and determine what measures are necessary to protect residents.