Fulani Whistleblower Alleges Government Complicity in Insecurity, Points to Obajana Airstrip as Arms Hub

A startling revelation has come to light as a Fulani insider has accused elements within the government of facilitating the escalation of insecurity through covert operations at the Obajana airstrip. According to the whistleblower, the airstrip—located near major industrial facilities—has been repurposed as a clandestine arms depot and logistical base supporting violent herdsmen and bandit groups wreaking havoc, particularly across Nigeria’s Middle Belt region.

The source, identifying himself as Fulani, claimed that armed aircraft frequently land at the Obajana airstrip carrying weapons, foreign-trained insurgents, and supplies critical to sustaining the insurgency. These operations, he alleged, have been ongoing for an extended period and are reportedly protected by influential figures in both political and security institutions who have betrayed their mandates.

This explosive disclosure raises urgent concerns about the government’s commitment to national security and the fight against terrorism and banditry. If verified, such collusion could expose a dangerous network enabling the proliferation of arms and insurgency activities within Nigeria.

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Public outcry is intensifying, with citizen groups and human rights organizations demanding a thorough investigation into the activities at the Obajana airstrip, including scrutiny of flight logs and operational oversight. Calls have also been made for the National Assembly and relevant security agencies to exercise transparency and accountability in probing these allegations.

The situation underscores the critical need for enhanced intelligence sharing, government transparency, and community involvement in combating the rising tide of insecurity in Nigeria. The implications of these claims cannot be overstated, as communities continue to suffer displacement and violence amid deepening distrust in institutions.