The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed that the recent surge in terrorist attacks across the country is being driven by “internal saboteurs” undermining Nigeria’s security system.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, alleged that some individuals within the security and political circles were assisting terrorist groups by leaking sensitive information, weakening security operations, and intentionally jeopardizing national security efforts.
The APC maintained that the pattern of recent attacks indicates possible insider involvement, citing the attackers’ unusually precise knowledge of troop movements, unexplained disruptions to security checkpoints, and spikes in violence that align with politically sensitive periods.
Oladejo also accused some political actors of amplifying terrorist propaganda and weaponizing insecurity to score political points.
“These are not random incidents. They reflect a disturbing level of betrayal,” he said.
The Lagos APC insisted that only insiders could facilitate such coordinated breaches and urged the Federal Government to identify and prosecute those allegedly undermining security operations.
The statement reaffirmed the party’s confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, noting that his administration has adopted a “ruthless, intelligence-led strategy” to counter terrorism. It also commended the Armed Forces for maintaining their commitment despite what it described as acts of sabotage by “a few bad eggs.”
Oladejo warned individuals allegedly aiding or abetting terrorist activities that their “network will soon be uncovered,” stressing that Nigeria would prevail over its present security challenges.
“Nigeria will not be brought to its knees to satisfy the ambitions of saboteurs or external interests,” the statement added, expressing optimism that the nation will ultimately overcome its current threats.
