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Contrary to recent reports circulating on social and traditional media suggesting the emergence of a new terrorist organization in Kwara State, Mahmouda, security sources have clarified that it is not a name of a new terrorist group but rather a known Boko Haram commander.

Mahmouda is said to be a veteran Boko Haram fighter who initially operated in Borno State before relocating to Kaduna, where he briefly collaborated with the notorious terror kingpin, Sadiku.

He later moved into the Shiroro and Rafi axis of Niger State, where he aligned with the remnants of Darul Salam, recruiting dozens of youths and enforcing extremist laws particularly on Fulani herdsmen.

Security intelligence confirms that Mahmouda has since moved some of his fighters further southwest into the forests bordering Kwara State, where he has established ties with local bandit groups.

These elements are not a new organization but are extensions of Boko Haram collaborating with bandits already operating in the North West.
This clarification comes in the wake of past denials from security agencies.

When intelligence analyst Zagazola Makama previously raised the alarm about the movement of terrorists toward Kwara, the Police issued a rebuttal, describing the report as fear-mongering.

However, with recent attacks and the presence of insurgent elements now being confirmed in parts of Kwara, observers are questioning the responsiveness and preparedness of authorities.

“What will the Police say now that the very thing they denied has begun to happen?” a senior security source queried.

Authorities are now being urged to act swiftly and decisively to prevent Mahmouda and his collaborators from entrenching themselves in the North Central corridor.

Analysts warn that failing to address this threat early could result in Kwara becoming another flashpoint in Nigeria’s protracted insurgency.

Security agencies have been advised to increase intelligence operations, deploy special forces, and establish a proactive counter-insurgency presence in border forests between Niger and Kwara states to neutralize the threat before it escalates.

https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/04/20/real-identity-of-boko-haram-commander-in-kwara-mahmouda-revealed/

Some times you ask yourself why these guys receives same treatment as human when they're cought

Mahmouda doesn't sound like a name of a group, it's more like a name of an individual. Media like Sahara Reporters just rushed to create some false narratives in the media and everyone is following and repeating it like a zombíe. May God save us from fake news.


-Kiss the truth!

TimeManager:
Mahmouda doesn't sound like a name of a group, it's more like a name of an individual. Media like Sahara Reporters just rushed to create some false narratives in the media and everyone is following and repeating it like a zombíe.


-Kiss the truth!

Wait. It is the name you're concerned about and not the fact that they're killing people. APC ers never disappoint sha

They should hunt for him and update us. We are not interested about his bio

TimeManager:
Mahmouda doesn't sound like a name of a group, it's more like a name of an individual. Media like Sahara Reporters just rushed to create some false narratives in the media and everyone is following and repeating it like a zombíe.


-Kiss the truth!

so what are you defending now? The terrorist Mahmouda or you're trying to prove SR reported a false news there were no killings?

Northern part of the country or say NE n NW should just be separated to have their own country

ClearFlair:


Wait. It is the name you're concerned about and not the fact that they're killing people. APC ers never disappoint sha

Your mind have been configured to believe Mahmouda was a new terrorist group, meanwhile, it's a lie.

Beremx:
so what are you defending now? The terrorist Mahmouda or you're trying to prove SR reported a false news there were no killings?

If you read the article, there would be no need asking this ignorant question. Mahmouda is a name of a Bokoharam commander not a name of a new terrorist group as being peddled in the media.


-Kiss the truth!

So dss has intelligence on his progress from borno to kwara yet did nothing to stop him.

PM news is not a valuable source for key information such as this.

Of what use is the revelation, will anything be done to him. He will be rehabilitated and reintegrated into the army and society.

So boko haram is now in Kwara State!

He's still breathing same air as Tinubu

Who's more powerful naw

TimeManager:
Mahmouda doesn't sound like a name of a group, it's more like a name of an individual. Media like Sahara Reporters just rushed to create some false narratives in the media and everyone is following and repeating it like a zombíe. May God save us from fake news.


-Kiss the truth!

nairalanders with sense!....una sure say this guy dey normal so?

Why is the govt explaining? Why the shalaye?

Deal with the sect already and stop telling us cork and bull stories....

Here to finish what Alimi started

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North Central in trouble

Does the origin of the name matter to us?
Has there been terror attack in Kwara state or not?
His name doesn't matter to us, what matters to us is for these terrorists to be neutralized shikina.

They no their movement but fail to arrest dem

Hmmm
Kwarra, ed as another terrorism flashpoint

helinues:
They should hunt for him and update us. We are not interested about his bio

Do you know you're part of the reason why many of us want a block button on Nairaland.

Or a Hide button at least

The person who ignored the report should be sacked.
A security expert gave an intelligence report and it was denied and it has eventually happened and the officer hasn't been demoted.
I hope the Southwestern governors will sit up and be proactive.
I blame the Kwara state governor who's the CSO of his state for failing to act on the report and allowing his people to be killed.

Kwara is the last state between the North and the South-West.

I hope the Governor of Oyo State is not sleeping

Revealpanda:


Do you know you're part of the reason why many of us want a block button on Nairaland.

Or a Hide button at least

Many of you struggling with one moniker.. hahaha

That's inferiority complex oo

I know say kwara go adopt this nonsense laslas

Tinubu will get karma in a very cold way

The playbook he used against Jonathan is now being opened for him

They will get intelligence but they will never act on it what a failed security chiefs.

dynicks:
nairalanders with sense!....una sure say this guy dey normal so?

He's serving a life sentence of Mental Slavery.