The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has released a video showing simultaneous assaults on four Nigerian Army camps, resulting in the deaths of several soldiers and the looting of weapons.
The footage has triggered widespread anger and frustration across social media, with many Nigerians questioning the state of the country’s security apparatus.
Sahara Reporters first shared the video, noting: “WATCH: ISWAP Releases Video Of Simultaneous Attacks On Four Nigerian Army Camps; Many Soldiers Killed, Weapons Looted.”
Reactions poured in immediately. One user, @CManuel_Obi, expressed disbelief at the scale of arms displayed: “Looks like another large cache was delivered. Just look at the number of arms and ammunition they’re displaying. The Nigerian military shouldn’t be this helpless against untrained groups. Something clearly isn’t adding up here. Serious reflection is needed.”
Others criticised the military’s communication strategy. @Alpha_rison wrote: “See how these guys document their actions on our military… Meanwhile, Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy will just come out and say rubbish without data or key information…”
The attacks also reignited debates about religion and terrorism. @OfficiaEdoOsasB commented: “Allahu Akbar, Allahu de lie lie, Bisimiliah, Insha Allahu, Tomorrow, some lunatics will say it has nothing to do with Islam.”
Historical grievances surfaced as well. @SirloinKay drew parallels with past conflicts: “Nigeria genocide Igbos based on a lie by Yorubas and @BBCWorld, which turned the 1966 Awolowo coup to ‘Igbo coup’… How many people have these Northerners killed in the name of Boko Haram? When will Nigerians genocide these people?”
Security concerns dominated the conversation. @Engr_Jonson observed: “The simultaneous nature of these ISWAP attacks on four different Army camps suggests a level of coordination we haven’t seen in months. This isn’t just hit-and-run; it’s a strategic play for equipment and optics. Seems the military is compromised already.”
Others questioned the role of the Air Force. @EzeChineduChri1 asked: “What’s the job of our Air Force, if I may ask? Check the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. You’ll see that it’s the Air Force doing most of the attacks. We don’t have to be wasting our men. Send the Air Force to weaken them first, then the infantry will go and finish the job.”
The sense of despair was palpable. @IamLordSA asked bluntly: “Are we still a country? Terrorists now post videos of their ‘wins’ online to mock the Nigerian state?”
Similarly, @Kollerkunzultz lamented: “Imagine a terrorist group casually and simultaneously conducting operations on four military camps in Nigeria. Nah, the country has been captured.”
Some users accused the government of complicity or negligence. @only_psalm wrote: “NSA says terrorists are his brothers. Military General says Terrorists are his children. EMILOKAN says give them your ancestral land.”
Meanwhile, @abs_uiux warned: “Nigeria is approaching becoming a failed state.”
Calls for international intervention also emerged. @arafatbiden urged: “It’s high time we talked to Israel and the US to save us.”
Despite the gravity of the situation, scepticism about official responses remained strong.
@Naija_Cowboy mocked: “Army three days later: We conducted operation wipe and destroy, and we killed 250 ISWAP terrorists (no video evidence).”
The attacks have reignited debates about Nigeria’s unity, governance, and military preparedness.
As @Okolikomatts summed up: “May God help us. What’s all this insanity that has taken over our land? When will this madness stop?”
