Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, warns that people should not take up arms or attack others under the guise of “protecting” votes ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Keyamo frames the issue as wrongdoing by those inciting violence, saying some “unscrupulous politicians” encourage thugs to harm Nigerians while claiming to defend electoral choices. He also cites remarks by late former President Muhammadu Buhari on handling thugs through security agents rather than condoning attacks.

Some outlets add political attribution: Daily Post Nigeria says Keyamo, in a statement on X, accuses opposition figures—naming Atiku and Peter Obi, among others—of sending Nigerians “to die.” Other coverage stays more general, focusing on Keyamo’s warning that those who resort to violence while claiming vote protection could face lawful neutralisation by security operatives.