Bomb blast in Niger state and Kwara state by Boko Haram; the implication for nearby states

The recent bombings are taking another insecurity dimension showing growing terrorism activities and influence beyond Bornu state.

By: Hon. Prince Samuel Adesegun Egunjobi MBA

Date: 24th March, 2026

Eight persons were killed on Monday when terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

The attackers reportedly also destroyed a bridge connecting the Luma-Babana-Agwara communities — a vital route used by residents travelling to the Babanna border market, which operates every Monday.

It was reported that the bandits detonated bombs in multiple communities during the early hours of Monday. A source from the area confirmed that the bombing of the bridge occurred around 5 a.m., effectively cutting off access for villagers to cross into other parts of the communities, including the market.

Are the bombings an act of execution of the threat by the Fulani Nationalist Movement? It was reported that they threatened to  carry out a nationwide killings and destruction immediately after the Ramadan fasting.

Why Southwest States should be Proactive in tackling this menace?

As a concerned and patriotic citizen that have been monitoring security and political development over the years, with different publications and interviews to analyse Nigeria political situations and dissecting security challenges,

I unraveled the puzzle of the guerrilla warfare tactics  of Boko Haram to attack the South, with their deep penetration and persistent attacks in Kwara state, Southwest States should be on High security alert likewise Kogi and Edo state.

Although, Nigeria Army have also made significant achievements in the war against insecurity but with the nationwide bombing threat and approach to the insecurity, the people in rural areas are living in fear especially Yoruba towns in Kwara north and South. The ECWA church attack in Kwara state and other coordinated bombing assaults on innocent villagers and travelers are pointers and symptoms of growing banditry and terrorism.

If State policing is the solution to the predicament, then necessary state authorities and federal government policing institutions should synergise on adopting a workable, sustainable and community based solution to curb the decade long insecurity challenges.