….Says Genocide Targets All Nigerians
Human rights activist and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised Nigeria’s top security chiefs for travelling to the United States to brief a single congressman while the country continues to battle widespread killings, mass abductions, and escalating terrorist attacks.
Speaking on Voice of the People Television (VOP TV), Sowore described the country’s deteriorating security situation as “genocide,” insisting that the killings cut across religious lines and affect both Muslims and Christians.
“This is genocide. Be very clear about that,” he said. “But the genocide is not directed at Christians alone; it is directed at Muslims too. Terrorists don’t check your religion before abducting you.”
Sowore’s remarks followed a recent hearing in the U.S. Congress where President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim–Muslim ticket was cited as a possible factor stoking political and religious mistrust in Nigeria. But Sowore dismissed that claim, arguing that attempts to frame Nigeria’s security crisis as a purely religious conflict are misleading.
“The girls abducted in Kebbi were mostly Muslims. Another abduction happened in a Catholic school in Niger State, and some of those students are Muslims as well,” he noted.
He strongly faulted the Inspector-General of Police, the National Security Adviser, and the Chief of Defence Staff for leaving the country to respond to a U.S. lawmaker instead of addressing the worsening insecurity at home.
“Imagine: the IG, NSA, and CDS all travelled to the U.S. to meet one congressman. That’s how bad things are,” he said. “You have over 50,000 armed policemen in this country, but instead of leading them, you run to America to explain yourself.”
Sowore maintained that Nigeria’s insecurity crisis stems from failed leadership and incompetence rather than conspiracy theories or political scheming ahead of the 2027 elections.
“You are Commander-in-Chief. Send your military to work or resign,” he declared. “As Prince Adebayo said: if he can’t protect Nigeria with the bullet, he should reach for the pen.”
While supporting international cooperation, Sowore condemned the government’s habitual reliance on foreign intervention, referencing America’s involvement in the failed rescue of the Chibok girls.
“Stop waiting for America; develop your own capacity,” he warned. “Even in churches, some of you are still waiting for Jesus Christ to come and give you electricity. Help yourselves.”
The activist urged the government to take decisive action, saying Nigerians—regardless of religion—remain the primary victims of terrorism, banditry, and state failure.
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