Exclusive: National Grid Plunged into Darkness as Boko Haram/ISWAP Demand Ransom
In a troubling development for Nigeria, recent events have highlighted the growing challenges faced by the government in combating the activities of bandits and Boko Haram insurgents.
Despite significant investments in military equipment, these groups appear to be gaining ground, leaving security forces struggling to contain their threats.
The latest blow came when bandits issued a demand of $3 million to the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), threatening to cripple the National Grid if their ransom was not met.
As a result, the country’s power infrastructure has suffered a major outage, underscoring the government’s inability to address the escalating crisis effectively.
This incident has exposed the limitations of the military and other security agencies in responding to the mounting security threats, raising concerns about their readiness and capabilities.
Intelligence sources suggest that the insurgents’ ultimate goal is to plunge the entire nation into darkness, highlighting the grave implications of their actions.
The situation is further complicated by allegations that the government recently paid a significant sum of 1 billion naira to bandits responsible for the abduction of school children in Kuriga.
These developments have sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for a more robust and decisive approach to tackling the menace of insurgency and criminality in the country.
An Intelligence source who spoke on the condition of anonymity said they will continue to do their best within the available resources but tasked Nigerians to be on the lookout and report any suspicious actions to the security agencies and the relevant authorities.
