A shocking video circulating on social media shows Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in armoured vehicles driving through a Nigerian military checkpoint without any visible intervention from soldiers on duty.
The 22-second clip, widely shared on X (formerly Twitter) today, depicts a convoy of several pickup trucks and armoured vehicles—some mounted with weapons—moving steadily along a dusty rural road in Nigeria’s northeast.
Uniformed soldiers stand at the checkpoint, observing the passing vehicles but making no apparent attempt to stop, search, or engage them.
Posted by filmmaker and content creator @GeneralSnow_, the video has drawn sharp reactions, with many Nigerians questioning whether the incident points to complicity, fear, low morale, or deliberate non-interference.
Comments range from accusations of military collaboration to references to Fela Kuti’s classic track “Zombie,” criticizing blind obedience in the face of clear threats.
The footage emerges amid persistent insecurity in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states, where ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province) and remnants of the original Boko Haram faction have intensified operations.
Recent weeks have seen deadly ambushes on military convoys, IED attacks killing soldiers, and raids on villages—despite years of counter-insurgency efforts that have cost billions and claimed tens of thousands of lives since 2009.
No official statement has yet come from the Nigerian Defence Headquarters or the military high command regarding this specific video.
Authorities have not confirmed the location, date, or authenticity of the recording, though similar claims of unchallenged militant movements have surfaced periodically in the conflict zone.
The incident fuels long-standing public frustration over the handling of the insurgency, with critics arguing that repeated security lapses undermine trust in the armed forces and raise questions about resource allocation, intelligence failures, and the effectiveness of the current strategy.
As the video continues to spread online, many are calling for an immediate investigation and greater transparency from military authorities.
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