A terrorist group identifying itself as the Nigeria Terrorist Association (NTA) has issued a formal notification of a planned attack on three communities in Oyun Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State.

The notification, which was found dropped at the Ira market area, has caused significant panic and led many residents to flee their homes.

The communities identified in the threat are Ira, Inaja and Aho. A letter allegedly issued by a group calling itself the Nigeria Terrorists Association (NTA) was reportedly dropped at the Ira market area, warning residents of an impending attack.

The development has sparked panic among locals and prompted heightened security measures across the affected areas. Security agencies have reportedly intensified patrols and operational readiness in response to the threat.

According to sources, the group claimed in the letter that its members had moved from Kaiama in Kwara North Senatorial District to Oyun Local Government Area in Kwara South, and would strike the listed communities “anytime soon.”

A security source disclosed that the Nigerian Army’s Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Ilemona is playing a key role in ongoing patrols, alongside other security operatives deployed to secure the area.

The latest threat comes days after security forces repelled a bandit attack on Share, headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area. The confrontation reportedly lasted about an hour, with no casualties or abductions recorded.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has publicly accused National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu of importing approximately 10 kilograms of thallium sulphate, a highly toxic chemical, from Poland.

In a letter dated January 30, 2026, which he shared on X (formerly Twitter), El-Rufai demanded urgent clarification on the procurement, describing the substance as a “very dangerous,” colourless, and odourless toxin.

He said the information available to opposition political leaders suggested that the ONSA recently brought in about 10 kilograms of thallium sulphate from a foreign supplier.

“As part of my duty as a citizen, I wrote to the NSA to seek clarification on reports about the importation by his office of thallium sulphate, a very dangerous toxin,” El-Rufai said, adding that the substance was “odourless and colourless”, making its presence even more worrying.

In the letter, the former governor described thallium compounds as extremely hazardous and subject to strict international controls, arguing that the alleged importation raised serious questions around public safety and transparency.

He asked the security office to state the purpose for which the chemical was procured, the intended end-user, the company that supplied it, and whether the importation was authorised under any valid chemical or defence permit.

El-Rufai further requested details on the exact quantity and concentration reportedly acquired, as well as how the substance would be stored and secured.

He also sought to know whether relevant regulatory and public-health authorities, including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, were involved in assessing potential risks or developing safety and mitigation plans.

According to him, “public confidence in national institutions” requires that the matter be addressed promptly and transparently.

The Office of the National Security Adviser had not issued any official response as of press time.

The Federal Government has issued an urgent warning to Nigerians against accepting offers to participate in foreign armed conflicts.

This warning follows reports of Nigerians being lured into combat zones specifically the Russia-Ukraine war under false pretences.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that Nigerians are being recruited through deceptive offers, including promises of high-paying jobs, security positions, educational opportunities, or fast-tracked migration.

Victims have reportedly been coerced into signing military service contracts often in foreign languages and transported to conflict zones, with their travel documents allegedly confiscated upon arrival.

This was disclosed in a statement by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Sunday.

“We are deeply concerned about reports that some Nigerian citizens are being misled into participating in foreign armed conflicts. Such actions endanger lives and may violate both Nigerian and international laws on mercenary activities.

“Citizens must not accept any offer that involves fighting in conflicts abroad outside approved government frameworks,” the statement said.

According to security sources and media investigations, recruitment tactics often involve signing bonuses, promises of high monthly salaries, and even foreign citizenship incentives.

Intermediaries are said to facilitate travel using tourist or non-military visas, deceiving recruits into dangerous situations.

The Federal Government said it is taking steps to counter this threat.

Nigerian missions abroad have been instructed to strengthen consular vigilance and issue timely advisories to nationals, while domestic authorities are working with international partners to investigate recruitment networks.

Ebienfa added, “Parents, guardians, and community leaders must actively educate young Nigerians about the risks of deceptive foreign recruitment schemes.

“Citizens should always verify overseas employment or study offers through official channels and report suspicious activities immediately.”

The Ministry reiterated that Nigeria is committed to safeguarding its citizens’ welfare and dignity at home and abroad, emphasizing that Nigerians must never be exploited or trafficked into foreign conflicts.