D English Alhaji Shares Explosive Video Allegations About Bandit Financing and Arms Supply

A new video series shared by Nigerian online activist D English Alhaji has sparked widespread interest, with serious allegations concerning the alleged financing, movement of weapons and political connections of bandit groups operating in Nigeria. D English Alhaji, who is known online for advocating peace and speaking against insecurity in Nigeria, recently featured a man identified as Hassan in a video conversation. Hassan claims to have previously stayed among bandits and says his experience gave him knowledge about how some of the criminal networks operate. In the conversation, Hassan introduces himself as Fulani by tribe and says he was born in Rivers State. Alleged Payments to Bandits According to the material being shared in the video series, Hassan presents what is described as evidence of cash payments allegedly made to bandits. The videos reportedly show details relating to money allegedly being delivered to criminal groups, raising questions about how some bandit networks may be financed and sustained. If independently authenticated, such evidence could be significant in understanding the financial networks supporting armed criminal groups. Allegations Over Movement of Weapons Even more serious are claims made in the videos concerning the alleged movement of firearms to bandits. According to Hassan's account, arms allegedly linked to military or armoury sources were transported to bandits using a vehicle belonging to a senator. These are extremely serious allegations. The videos may contain material presented as evidence, but the identities of the individuals involved, the ownership and origin of the weapons, and the circumstances surrounding their alleged transportation would still need to be independently verified by competent authorities. Senator and Political Godfather Yet to Be Named Hassan also makes an allegation that a senator and the senator's political godfather are involved in sponsoring bandit activities. However, at the time of writing, the senator and the alleged political godfather have not been named in the material described here. Until the claims are independently investigated and established, no unnamed politician should be presumed guilty. Why the Claims Matter Nigeria has battled kidnapping, banditry and other forms of violent criminality for years. One of the most important questions surrounding the crisis is how these criminal groups obtain money, weapons, intelligence and logistical support. If credible evidence establishes that individuals are deliberately financing or supplying weapons to criminal groups, such activities would represent a serious threat to national security and should be investigated regardless of the person's political position or influence. D English Alhaji's decision to publish the videos has therefore generated questions that go beyond social media. Who is allegedly financing these groups? Where are the weapons coming from? Who is transporting them? And who, if anyone, is protecting or supporting the networks behind them? Nigerians Await the Full Story The videos are being released as part of a series, meaning more information may emerge as the conversation continues. For Nigerians watching the development, the most important issue is not simply the identities of those being accused, but whether the allegations can be independently verified with credible evidence. If the evidence presented in the videos is genuine and can be authenticated, it could provide security agencies with important leads for further investigation. At the same time, allegations of this magnitude require careful verification to ensure that innocent individuals are not wrongly accused. Nigeria needs answers, accountability and justice. Anyone proven to be financing, supplying or facilitating banditry should face the full force of the law — regardless of political connections, status or influence. Watch the videos below and hear Hassan's account for yourself.