The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has accused some personnel of the Nigerian Army and the Police of allegedly collaborating with Fulani militias involved in attacks and abductions across parts of the country.
The allegation was contained in a May 2026 report released by the commission and titled, “Non-state Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants.”
According to the report, some security officials were allegedly linked to incidents involving kidnappings and violent attacks targeting religious communities, especially in northern and central Nigeria....... .
