“Why US President Trump Must Stop Security Cooperation with Nigeria”, Ex-APC Chieftain Explains
- President Donald Trump of United States has been urged to suspend intelligence sharing with Nigeria over escalating insecurity issues
- Comrade Timi Frank questions the federal government's inaction despite knowledge of terrorists' identities and locations
- The former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain raised concerns about insecurity in the country benefiting some individuals within the Nigerian political system
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
FCT, Abuja - United States President Donald Trump has been urged to halt intelligence sharing and security cooperation with the Nigerian government.
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, cited recent comments attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on banditry and terrorism.
Legit.ng reports that Sheikh alleged that the federal government know the identifies and locations of every terrorist in Nigeria.
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Frank said Gumi’s remarks about Nigerian authorities raise serious questions about the handling of insecurity in the country.
He made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Abuja, and made available to Legit.ng.
“If it is true that the government knows the names of these bandits, knows where they are located and even knows their camps, then Nigerians deserve to know why decisive action has not been taken.”
According to Frank, the continued rise in kidnappings and killings across the country suggests that insecurity has escalated.
He said this is despite claims that security agencies possess intelligence about those responsible.
He lamented that Nigerian soldiers are losing their lives in the fight against terrorism and banditry despite military equipment and support from foreign partners.
The former APC chieftain argued that the continued deterioration of security raises suspicion that some individual may be benefiting from the menace.
The political activist alleged that insecurity has become a “profitable business” for some individuals within the Nigerian system.
They don't care about the suffering of the people. They don't care about good governance. All they care about is how they will rig themselves back to power using insecurity as cover.”
He urged the United States to exercise caution in its dealings with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, particularly in the area of intelligence.
He asserted that “the government of today appears to be friends with terrorists.”
“I am calling on the United States government to be very careful in its dealings with the current Nigerian administration. The U.S. should suspend intelligence sharing and security cooperation with the Nigerian government and its security chiefs.”
Frank raised alarm that the security situation in Ngeria has continued to deteriorate despite the assistance from international partners.
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Bandits Kidnap 10 in Fresh Kwara attack
Recall that ten people were kidnapped by armed bandits in Ahun and Oro-Ago communities in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State.
The victims' families are pleading for help as the gunmen demanded for ₦10m ransom to release those in their custody.
The Commissioner of Police (CP), Adekimi Ojo, reacted after the latest armed bandits attack in the two communities.
APC chieftain arrested over Ebonyi monarch's death
Legit.ng also reported that a APC chieftain, Simbad Ogbuatu was arrested for alleged role in kidnapping and killing of Kelechi Igwe’s father.
Governor Francis Nwifuru revealed details during a condolence visit, confirming links to the ruling party official.
The Ebonyi State governor said Ogbuatu reportedly provided bank details used for a ransom, following his assistant's solicitation.
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