A 15-year-old boy has confessed to participating in deadly terrorist operations in Borno State, including attacks that claimed the lives of soldiers and a Brigadier General.
Speaking after his arrest by Nigerian troops in Ngamdu, Borno State, the teenager disclosed chilling details of his involvement:
“My name is…. (withheld). I am 15 years old. I was arrested today, Sunday, 12 April 2026, at NGAMDU, Borno State. I was among the terrorists who attacked BENISHEIK and NGAMDU on Thursday.
“Before the attack, we came from Jilli and returned there after the attack. I was sent from Jilli yesterday with 850,000 naira to collect some logistics from NGAMDU, but I was arrested by troops. Yesterday, Saturday, I left my colleagues, the other fighters at Jilli, I don’t know what happened to them there.”
The confession has caused outrage and debate across Nigeria, with citizens questioning the government’s handling of terrorism, the role of northern leaders, and the future of child recruits in extremist groups.
On social media, Nigerians expressed anger, frustration, and deep concern.
YMG argued that the military should have kept the video secret to ambush the terrorists, saying it could have been a great victory for the army.
Umeh lamented that children are recruited early and grow into monsters, praising the military for its efforts.
REX called for immediate execution, insisting there was no need for interviews.
Alogbo highlighted the shocking reality of a 15-year-old running terrorist logistics instead of studying mathematics, urging the government to treat the situation as a national emergency.
Blackguy claimed that under APC, the boy would be rehabilitated and even enrolled into the army, while Dr Ay.com questioned why his face was covered, insisting criminals should not be shielded.
OmoOba Olukokun blamed northern elites for failing to educate children, saying they would not have turned “useless” if given opportunities.
Realness000 demanded horrific punishment for all terrorists, while Asor reminded Nigerians that the boy is still a minor, manipulated into violence, and that rehabilitation remains a legal and moral dilemma.
Shaun criticised northern leaders for failing to provide education and opportunities. At the same time, JejeNiwa pointed out that Jilli, the base mentioned by Tijjani, had been bombed earlier that day, contradicting claims of civilian casualties.
Foreignman accused the government of double standards, noting that terrorists’ faces are covered while freedom fighters in the East are exposed.
QUANTUM described the boy as a product of the Almajiri system, blaming northern elders for perpetuating insecurity.
Manscalling condemned northern leaders for having too many children without providing care, while Prime criticised the lack of proper translation and captions in the video release.
Others, like Goals, argued that the government is scapegoating minors while the real sponsors of terrorism remain untouched.
Many Nigerians expressed frustration at the government’s counter-terrorism strategy, accusing leaders of negligence, complicity, and failure to prioritise education in the North.
Others debated whether minors like Tijjani should face rehabilitation or severe punishment, highlighting the moral and legal dilemmas of child soldiers. #Securitynewsalert.com
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