Sh*cking! Boko Haram Members Smuggled Into Army Ranks — Wase Explodes

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, on Wednesday alleged that Boko Haram members were once discovered on the Nigerian Army recruitment list, warning that such infiltration is “compromising the nation’s security architecture.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during a special plenary session convened to address Nigeria’s deepening insecurity, Wase said the former Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Muktar Betara, could confirm the incident.

In his forceful contribution, Wase recounted how the suspicious names were detected and urged politicians to exercise greater responsibility when making security-related recommendations.

“My brother, the former Defence Committee chairman, Betara, will recall that during one recruitment exercise, we discovered the names of criminals. Boko Haram members were found on the Army list,” he said.

He criticised the national recruitment process, which he argued allows individuals with questionable backgrounds to enter critical security agencies without proper scrutiny.

“We must adopt a thorough system. Politicians recommending candidates should put forward only people of good character and integrity. That is the only way we can fix this problem,” he added.

Wase said the infiltration of criminals into the security forces explains why terrorist networks continue to flourish despite repeated military operations, blaming leadership failures for creating a porous system.

“When criminals enter the system, no matter what you do, the problem persists. We must overhaul the recruitment structure,” he said.

The former deputy speaker, who revealed that terrorists killed both his brother and cousin, linked the infiltration to the boldness with which armed groups now operate across several regions.

He also described the intensity of insecurity in his community, noting that his surviving younger brother begged to be transferred out due to constant threats.

Wase stressed that personal and family decisions are now dictated by terrorism and widespread insecurity, showing how deeply the crisis has penetrated daily life.

While acknowledging lawmakers’ role in recommending individuals for positions, he cautioned against careless endorsements.

“Yes, politicians can recommend people, but we must recommend those with integrity—people who meet the standards and can truly protect this country,” he said.

Ransoms and Death Toll Expose Deepening Collapse

Wase also cited alarming indicators of the country’s security breakdown, including billions paid in ransom and staggering death tolls.

He noted that kidnapping has become routine, with an estimated ₦5 billion paid as ransom in a single year, while Boko Haram-related attacks have claimed more than 30,000 lives.

He warned that insecurity persists partly because certain interests benefit from the turmoil, allowing criminals to move around “in convoys without fear.”

Wase further condemned the politicisation of indigeneship and citizenship, calling for constitutional reforms to address identity-driven divisions.

He urged the House to adopt a unified, comprehensive security strategy, insisting that Nigeria needs urgent systemic reforms—particularly credible recruitment standards—to restore stability and national cohesion.

Stay connected via Google News

Follow us for the latest travel updates and guides.