Shocking: Kwara Terrorist Uses Victim’s Phone to Run TikTok from Forest, Security Agencies Yet to React
A terrorist operating in Kwara State has hijacked the TikTok account of one of his abducted victims and is now using it to post videos directly from their forest hideout, brazenly and without fear of consequences.
The victim, a popular Point of Sale (POS) agent known as Yman, was abducted in late June 2025 along with several others in separate incidents across communities in Kwara North.
It was gathered that since the abduction, the kidnappers have been making ransom demands and sending disturbing updates to the victim's family via his WhatsApp account.
In a shocking new twist that highlights the audacity of criminal elements and the glaring failure of Nigeria’s security architecture, one of the terrorists has now gained full access to Yman’s TikTok account. The abductor has uploaded at least seven videos revealing his face and their getaway motorcycle.
“He has been using Yman’s phone number to call us,” a family member told SaharaReporters.
“He even used the WhatsApp line to send us a video of Yman crying and begging for help due to hunger and torture. Now, they’ve hijacked his TikTok account, and the kidnapper is confidently uploading videos from their hideout.”
Checks by SaharaReporters on Monday confirmed that the videos, some of which show the unmasked kidnapper smiling into the camera, have already garnered over 10,000 views in less than 24 hours.
The footage also reveals glimpses of the forest terrain and a motorcycle believed to be used during their operations.
“The bandit is not even covering his face,” the family source added.
“He’s doing this because he knows the Nigerian government and security operatives cannot track him. This country is finished.”
The videos have sparked outrage and concern across social media, with many Nigerians questioning how a criminal could so openly operate a social media account linked to an abductee’s phone number without being traced or arrested.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies in the state have yet to issue any official statement on the incident or provide updates on the status of the abductees.
In a related development, SaharaReporters in August 2024 reported a viral TikTok video in which a terrorist bizarrely requested Nigerians to share their bank account details. The video was intended as a gesture of appreciation for those who praised their leader, Mohammed Bello Turji Kachalla, during protests against economic hardship.
“May peace and blessings be with all Nigerians. Protesters, we heard you praising Mohammed Bello Turji,” the terrorist said in Hausa.
“We are grateful, we are grateful to you. May you achieve success. Bello Turji is greeting you. Send your account details; Bello Turji wants to do something for you people.”
SaharaReporters noted that dozens of Nigerians shockingly complied, dropping their account numbers in the video’s comment section. However, it was unclear if the terrorist fulfilled his promise.
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