BREAKING: Social Commentator Links Transfer Of 1,000 Boko Haram Terrorists On Nigerian Military Cargo To US Evacuation Of Citizens From Abuja Following Video Revelation
A social commentator OzorNdiOzor has alleged a possible connection between the reported transfer of about 1,000 suspected Boko Haram terrorists to Abuja on Nigerian military cargo and the recent United States evacuation of some citizens from the Federal Capital Territory.
Recall that the United States government earlier this week commenced the withdrawal of its personnel and their families from Nigeria, citing a worsening security environment across parts of the country.
In an advisory issued on Wednesday, the U.S. Department of State confirmed that non-essential staff and relatives attached to its embassy in Abuja have been authorised to depart.
According to the statement, the decision followed a review of the prevailing security situation, which Washington described as deteriorating.
“Nigeria: On April 8, 2026, the Department of State authorised non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave U.S. Embassy Abuja due to the deteriorating security situation,” the notice read.
The advisory maintained Nigeria at Level 3 on the U.S. travel risk scale, urging citizens to reconsider any planned trips to the country.
It warned that security concerns remain widespread, including incidents of crime, terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping, as well as challenges in accessing consistent healthcare services in some areas.
“Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and inconsistent availability of health care services. Some areas have increased risk,” the statement added.
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While stopping short of a full travel ban, U.S. authorities discouraged visits to most northern states and parts of the South-East and South-South regions, specifically naming Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and sections of Rivers State as high-risk zones.
However, in a post on X, OzorNdiOzor claims the recent US Embassy security measures in Abuja stem from an alleged transport of 1,000 Boko Haram members to the capital, linking it to a video by online activist, security commentator, and content creator known for focusing on security issues and kidnapping, particularly in Northern Nigeria, D English Alhaji who revealed airport tarmac footage with aircraft including a Nigerian military C-130 reportedly transferring the captured insurgents.
‘’1,000 boko haram transported to Abuja is probably the reason the US embassy closed it Abuja office on security ground as they posted on their twitter page.’’
