KEY POINTS

• Nigerian influencer D English Alhaji alleged that suspected bandits threatened him during a video call.
• The callers reportedly warned him against advocating the summary killing of criminals and displayed ammunition during the conversation.
• Despite the threats, the activist said he would continue speaking out against insecurity in Nigeria.

A Nigerian social media influencer, popularly known as D English Alhaji, has alleged that suspected bandits threatened his life during a video call over his outspoken stance against insecurity and his calls for the summary execution of armed criminals.

The activist disclosed that the callers allegedly obtained his phone number from his Facebook page, where his WhatsApp contact was publicly displayed.

According to him, the armed men appeared fearless during the conversation and openly showed their faces while speaking to him.

“They no longer hide their faces; they are everywhere,” he claimed.

Callers Asked About Religion, Spoke Yoruba During Conversation

D English Alhaji said he initially became frightened after receiving the unexpected video call but decided to remain calm so he could hear what the callers had to say.

He explained that the men questioned him about his religious identity and allegedly asked him to recite Islamic verses during the interaction.

D English Alhaji further claimed that the callers at some point switched to speaking Yoruba and later displayed ammunition on camera, which he interpreted as an attempt to intimidate him.

According to D English Alhaji, one of the callers warned him against publicly supporting the killing of suspected bandits without trial.

The activist said the men told him he could also face the same fate if they ever captured him.

Despite the alleged threats, D English Alhaji maintained that he would not stop advocating for improved security and stronger action against criminal activities in Nigeria.

He admitted that the incident left him deeply shaken and fearful for his safety, adding that some parts of the conversation were too sensitive to reveal publicly.

D English Alhaji also recalled a previous case involving a recently released NYSC member, Abba Musa, who he said was allegedly contacted again by his abductors after regaining freedom.

According to him, the former captive told him the bandits claimed they were monitoring his movements after he returned to his tailoring business.

The incident has once again highlighted growing concerns about insecurity, kidnappings, and the increasing boldness of armed groups operating in different parts of Nigeria.