Security Alert: Yoruba Group Urges Governors to Prepare for Potential US Military Action Consequences
The Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM) has issued a stark warning to governors across Nigeria's South-West region, alongside Kogi and Kwara states, urging immediate preparation for potential security challenges that may emerge if the United States proceeds with military strikes against terrorist enclaves in northern Nigeria.
In a statement released on Friday, November 8, 2025, and jointly signed by General Secretary Poloola Ajayi and Publicity Secretary Suleiman Sanusi, the organization expressed grave concerns that displaced terrorists could migrate southward if American forces target insurgent bases in the northern regions.
List of Governors Advised to Strengthen Security
The AYDM specifically addressed eight state governors who need to bolster their security apparatus:
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu – Lagos State
- Seyi Makinde – Oyo State
- Dapo Abiodun – Ogun State
- Lucky Aiyedatiwa – Ondo State
- Ademola Adeleke – Osun State
- Biodun Oyebanji – Ekiti State
- AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq – Kwara State
- Usman Ododo – Kogi State
Trump's Threats Trigger Security Concerns
The warning comes in response to recent statements by US President Donald Trump, who described the situation of Christians in Nigeria as an "existential threat" and vowed that the United States "cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening." President Trump made these declarations on his Truth Social platform, emphasizing his commitment to defending Christian populations worldwide.
Further escalating tensions, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has indicated that Washington will not ignore the killings of Christians in Nigeria. President Trump has also directed members of Congress to investigate the alleged attacks and report back to him.
The AYDM analysis suggests that American military intervention would likely scatter terrorist groups currently entrenched in northern Nigeria, potentially driving them toward the more industrialized and economically vital South-West region.
Call for Regional Security Cooperation
The Yoruba organization is urging affected governors to strengthen local intelligence capabilities and work closely with self-determination groups to prevent possible infiltration by displaced insurgents. They emphasized the need for collaboration on intelligence gathering, defense strategy, and community protection to safeguard the Yoruba region.
"It is obvious that Nigeria has no power to stop the proposed US strike," the group stated, adding that "What is wise is for the government at the state and national levels to prepare for the consequences and manage the situation in a way that preserves the dignity of the Yoruba nation."
The AYDM further claimed that violent extremism has affected both Christians and Muslims across Nigeria, noting that Yoruba and Middle Belt regions have suffered heavy losses. They alleged there is "an open agenda to Islamise Nigeria" and called on Yoruba leaders to act decisively to defend their territories.
The organization also accused some political and religious figures of hypocrisy for opposing the proposed US plan without presenting credible alternatives, stating "They do not care about the mass killing of their people. They have no conscience."
In response to the growing international concern, Nigeria's Foreign Ministry has disputed President Trump's claims, maintaining that the assertion of widespread Christian killings does not reflect the reality on the ground in Nigeria.
The AYDM has proposed the creation of a regional Intelligence Gathering Bureau to help track extremist activity and curb propaganda, while also supporting potential US sanctions on individuals and states allegedly linked to terrorist financing.
