Senators, Governors, Ministers Involved: Retired Commodore Olawunmi Raises Terrorism Alarm

Retired Commodore Kunle Olawunmi, a former Commandant of the Defence Intelligence College, has alleged that some Nigerian government officials are sponsoring terrorism in the country, raising fresh concerns about the fight against insecurity.

According to Bush Radio Academy, Olawunmi made the allegations during an interview with media personality and political scientist Edmund Obilo, where he questioned the involvement of individuals entrusted with protecting citizens in activities that allegedly threaten national security.

The retired naval officer, who also served as Deputy Director of Defence Administration at the Defence Headquarters, claimed that some public officials had turned against the very citizens they were elected or appointed to protect.

Olawunmi specifically alleged that certain senators, governors and ministers were involved in sponsoring terrorist activities. He described the evidence he claimed existed against the alleged sponsors as overwhelming, although he did not identify the officials or present specific evidence in the reported interview.

He expressed concern over what he portrayed as a serious contradiction in governance, arguing that individuals responsible for safeguarding the country should not be involved in activities that undermine its peace and stability.

The former intelligence chief also alleged that the Nigerian state was aware of the purported sponsorship of terrorism by some government officials, further intensifying the seriousness of his claims.

His remarks have drawn attention to questions surrounding the financing of terrorist groups, accountability among public officeholders and the effectiveness of Nigeria’s security institutions.

However, the allegations remain unverified based on the information provided, and no specific officials were named in the account. No official response from the government or the individuals allegedly implicated was included.

Olawunmi’s claims come amid ongoing concerns over terrorism and insecurity in parts of Nigeria, with calls for stronger intelligence gathering, investigations into the financing of armed groups and accountability for anyone found to be supporting violent activities.

The allegations underscore the importance of credible evidence and transparent investigations in determining whether any public officials are involved in sponsoring terrorism.