Nigerian Govt Not Aiding Boko Haram – US Mayor, Others Back Reno Omokri!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Amid renewed claims circulating online that the Nigerian government is allegedly sponsoring Boko Haram, former presidential aide Reno Omokri has strongly refuted the allegations, calling them “false, unfair, and lacking any credible evidence.”

What We Know:

• Omokri’s remarks came in response to a viral video suggesting government complicity in terrorism.
• He was supported by a US mayor and diaspora community leaders who described the claims as “baseless conspiracy theories.”
• They cited Nigeria’s decade-long war against insurgency and the heavy losses suffered by its security forces in the fight.

Why It Matters:

• Nigeria has lost over 50,000 lives* and spent billions combating Boko Haram and ISWAP, with thousands of soldiers killed or injured.
• Allegations of state complicity can damage international cooperation, affect aid, and demoralize troops.
• The US and UK have continued military and intelligence support to Nigeria’s counterterrorism effort

Omokri’s Quote:

“It is a disservice to the truth and to victims of terrorism to spread unverified propaganda. Nigeria is a frontline victim, not a sponsor of terror.”

Citations:

1. Channels TV – www.channelstv.com
2. Reno Omokri – Official X handle @renoomokri
3. US-Africa Policy Watch – October 2025 Brief

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