By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia North), Senate Chief Whip, has alleged that bandits terrorising Nigeria are mercenaries brought into the country by politicians.
The former Abia State governor made the comments during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, as the country grapples with renewed security threats.
“People are being killed in Nigeria and you see people talk about the forthcoming 2027 elections, this and that. You can see that all is about politics,” Kalu said.
He added, “These people (bandits) are partially mercenaries brought by politicians. These people are people brought by individuals. They are centred to destabilise the president who is ready to revamp our economy.”
Asked if President Bola Tinubu was aware of the information, Kalu responded: “Tinubu is the president of Nigeria. He has a lot of information around him.
“As a citizen of this country I’m aware that people are sponsoring these bandits to destabilise Nigeria, but we are equal to the task. The Federal Government will challenge them.”