Mali, Niger Govt. set to expose Nigerian Politicians Backing Bandits

In a bold regional crackdown on cross-border crime, intelligence agencies from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have announced plans to expose senior Nigerian politicians allegedly aiding notorious bandit networks terrorizing Nigeria’s North-West.

Security officials revealed they are already in possession of the names of influential figuressuspected of funding and supplying arms to the criminal gangs. Some individuals linked to the arms supply chain have reportedly been arrested, with investigations ongoing to dismantle the sprawling networks.

The move underscores the growing security cooperation among Sahelian states, aimed at crippling the illicit trade in weapons and neutralizing armed groups destabilizing West Africa.

This revelation, if made public, could shake Nigeria’s political landscape, as pressure mounts on authorities to confront the alleged sponsors of insecurity.