The Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Taraba State Command, has denied claims of factional reconciliation within the organisation, describing the allegations as misleading and fraudulent. In a statement signed by Acting State Vice Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Aliyu, the command asserted that there was no faction within the VGN at either the federal or state level. The organisation remains one indivisible entity, the statement stressed.
According to the VGN, some individuals have been visiting various offices, claiming that two factions existed within the organisation in Taraba State and had recently reconciled. However, the command stated that these persons were not recognised as leaders, officers or members of the VGN in Taraba State or elsewhere. The VGN alleged that court judgments had restrained these individuals from claiming leadership or membership of the organisation.
The command clarified that Usman Muhammad Jahun remained the legally recognised Commander-General of the VGN at the national level, while ACG Bello U. Arabi remained the lawful State Commander of the VGN in Taraba. The VGN urged its members, sister security agencies and the general public to disregard representations made by the alleged persons or anyone acting on their behalf regarding the leadership of the organisation or any purported factional reconciliation in Taraba State.
The VGN alleged that the purported reconciliation claims were being used as a means of soliciting or collecting money from unsuspecting VGN members and members of the public. The command directed its officers and members across the state to remain vigilant and promptly report any alleged activities, solicitation or movement involving the named individuals or their associates.
Reports of such activities should be made to the nearest police station or the VGN State Headquarters at T.H.U., Hammaruwa Way, Jalingo, Taraba State. The VGN's statement was made on October 2, 2026, and was reported by the Daily Post. The organisation's leadership appeared to be responding to what it saw as attempts to undermine its authority and legitimacy.
The VGN's clarification on its leadership structure and stance on factional reconciliation claims comes amid concerns about security and stability in Taraba State. The organisation plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order in the state, and any internal divisions or disputes could have significant implications for the region.
The VGN's statement concluded by urging calm and cooperation from its members and the public, while also reaffirming its commitment to upholding its mandate and protecting the interests of its members. The organisation's leadership has called for vigilance and cooperation in addressing any potential threats or challenges to its operations.
Key points
- The VGN has denied claims of factional reconciliation in Taraba State, describing the allegations as misleading and fraudulent.
- The organisation has clarified that Usman Muhammad Jahun and ACG Bello U. Arabi remain the legally recognised leaders of the VGN at the national and state levels, respectively.
- The VGN has urged its members and the public to be cautious of individuals soliciting money using the organisation's name.
