Sultan of Sokoto charges troops to take battle to terrorists

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged the Nigerian military to adopt a more proactive and aggressive strategy in confronting terrorists.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, charged Nigerian troops to take the battle to terrorists, calling for a more proactive and aggressive strategy against them. This appeal was reported by Daily Trust on March 19, 2026. The statement underscores the Sultan's position on the ongoing security challenges posed by terrorists in Nigeria.

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Dramatic photo illustration depicting the aftermath of a Boko Haram attack on a military base in Borno State, Nigeria, with smoke, debris, and militants' flag.
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Boko Haram claims attack on Borno military base

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Boko Haram terrorists have claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, where they killed soldiers and vowed to establish a caliphate there. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized the federal government for targeting opposition figures while ignoring ethnic militias. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, condemned the attack and called for immediate action to prevent further loss of life.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, urged leaders at all levels to intensify efforts against insecurity in Nigeria during Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

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Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has declared that the time is up for Boko Haram informants and sympathizers, vowing to track them down. This follows triple bomb blasts in Maiduguri condemned by JNI as barbaric.

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