Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has issued a stark warning about Nigeria's security situation, cautioning that the country must not descend into the chaos seen in failed states like Somalia and Sudan.
Condemnation of Christian Genocide Denial
In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Fani-Kayode condemned assertions that Christians are not being targeted in Nigeria, describing such claims as "monstrous mendacity" designed to downplay the severity of ongoing violence.
The former minister declared via his X social media account: "Christians are targeted and killed in large numbers in Nigeria, and anyone who denies this, plays it down or says otherwise is a perfidious propagandist, a genocide enabler and specious liar."
Recent Attacks Highlight Crisis Severity
Fani-Kayode pointed to several recent incidents across multiple states to illustrate the widespread nature of the security crisis:
In Kebbi State, 25 girls and their principal were abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, with the vice-principal murdered during the attack. The former minister clarified that these victims were predominantly Muslim.
In Zamfara State, 64 people were abducted in Tsafe local government area, with three killed during the incident. These victims were also identified as Muslims.
In Kaduna State, a Catholic priest and 12 girls were abducted in Kagarko, representing Christian victims of the ongoing violence.
In Borno State, attacks on Army officers, including a Brigadier General, affected both Christian and Muslim military personnel.
Terrorists Indifferent to Religious Affiliation
Fani-Kayode emphasized that the terrorists operating in Nigeria do not represent any particular faith and are motivated solely by violence and terror. "They only care about the spilling of innocent blood and the abduction of our people. They only care about terrorising civilians, indulging in barbaric carnage, and mass murdering both Christians and Muslims," he stated.
The former minister strongly rejected calls for granting terrorists amnesty, warning that they "offer no remorse for their relentless evil and are not worthy of life."
Call for Government Action and National Unity
Fani-Kayode urged the Federal Government and Armed Forces to take decisive action against the terrorists, stating: "The only answer is for our government and armed forces to muster the courage, resources, and resolve to crush them ruthlessly and send them back to hell. Time is running out."
He dismissed attempts to frame the violence as a religious conflict between Christians and Muslims, warning that such characterization would only worsen the situation. The former minister also rejected suggestions of foreign intervention, which he believes would exacerbate Nigeria's problems.
Fani-Kayode concluded with a powerful call for national unity: "Nigeria must not be turned into Congo, Somalia, Darfur, Sudan, Gaza, Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria or any other failed state. We must set our differences aside, remain united, and confront the common enemy together."
The warning comes amid growing concerns about Nigeria's security situation, with prominent figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also speaking out against recent abductions and attacks across the country.
