The Supreme Council for Shari'ah in Nigeria has responded to allegations linking Senator Shehu Buba Umar to banditry and terrorism, warning in a Monday statement against the politicisation of national security. The allegations reportedly followed calls by former Minister of Sports Solomon Dalung, who urged the Department of State Services to investigate the senator's alleged connections to insecurity. The council's intervention highlights growing tensions over how security-related accusations are handled in Nigeria's political arena.

Hon. Abba Aliyu Tilde, a Senior Legislative Aide to Bauchi South Senator Shehu Buba Umar, has resigned from his position, according to the Daily Post. In a letter dated September 6, 2026, Tilde said his resignation was effective immediately, citing a breakdown in mutual respect, communication and trust in his working relationship with the senator. The resignation comes amid banditry allegations against the lawmaker, though details of those claims were not elaborated in the report.

Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, stated that the government cannot combat insecurity in Nigeria without the support of its citizens. He made this remark during the 17th Annual Hijrah Lecture and Du’a, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to address the issue of insecurity in the country.

Comrade Abdullahi Yahaya Sadauki, the Youth President of Borgu Kingdom, has raised concerns regarding the government's neglect of Borgu in light of increasing insecurity. In a statement to journalists, he questioned what offense Borgu has committed to warrant such disregard and appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Niger State Governor Umar Mohammed for attention to the issue.

Former Senator Abdullahi Gobir, a member of the Niger Delta Development Commission, has backed the renewed military offensive against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements in Sokoto East and other vulnerable parts of Sokoto State. According to Punch, Gobir said persistent attacks on rural communities threaten lives, agriculture, livelihoods and economic activity, insisting that armed groups must not be allowed to dictate Sokoto's future.

PM News argues in an editorial that ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, voters need concrete solutions rather than political theatre. It says security should be central to campaigns, citing public concern over kidnapping, banditry and attacks nationwide. The editorial urges politicians to move beyond general promises to fight insecurity and explain specifically how they would protect lives and property.