Calls for an urgent investigation into the Nigerian Army intensified on social media after allegations that information from a traditional ruler in Worro, Kwara State, was passed to terrorists.
Voices across Xspace accused the military of infiltration, demanded accountability, and urged citizens to take measures to protect themselves.
Apostle Michael Olowookere led the demand for answers in a blunt post that captured the mood of many: “I DEMAND THAT AN INVESTIGATION BE MADE IN THE HQ Nigerian Army. WHO REVEALED IN THE INFORMATION CONVEYED BY THE TRADITIONAL RULER IN WORRO KWARA STATE TO THE TERRORISTS? FISH OUT THE JIHADISTS IN YOUR RANKS NOW!!!” His message set the tone for a wave of angry reactions that framed the story as one of betrayal and institutional failure.
Accusations of infiltration and complicity quickly spread. One user wrote, “The service chiefs are all terrorist sympathisers, so who will investigate who?” while another declared, “The Army Chiefs are the Boko Haram. So, who will sign up to be investigated?” Many commentators argued that leaks were not isolated incidents, with one post claiming, “This is not the first or second time such information got revealed to the terrorist,” and another alleging that a general’s coded message had been handed to insurgents.
Scepticism about the possibility of an internal probe was widespread. “Forget it! Nigerian army can’t carry out such an investigation; they have been compromised for a long time now,” read one tweet. Another user warned, “No one will investigate!” and urged political action instead of relying on the military to police itself.
Anger spilt into calls for self-protection and community defence. A viral post urged citizens to arm and train themselves, saying, “Acquire arrows, spears, knives. Train your children how to use it. Train your wives….train every member of your community. Let all the blacksmiths…start manufacturing bows and arrows, knives, swords…at least have something to protect themselves.” The same post escalated to violent exhortations: “Kill them while on their motorcycle, shoot arrows at them, let them die brutal deaths. Create fears in them.”
Political remedies and broader structural solutions were also proposed. One commentator urged electoral engagement, writing, “Get your PVC, real reform begins at the polling unit,” while others called for regionalising security forces or forming coalitions to “take back” the country. Several posts named political figures and alleged sympathisers, with one user asserting that the governor of Kwara State was aligned with an Islamist agenda.
The social media storm reflected deep distrust in security institutions and a public demand for transparency. “The terrorists have infiltrated the army, police and all security forces in Nigeria,” one user warned, arguing that moles supply insurgents with intelligence and ammunition.
Another summed up the prevailing sentiment: “This is the problem! … you’re asking for investigations when the government is complicit,” capturing a mixture of outrage, fear, and a demand for action.
