Turkish officials have warned that the Fethullah Terrorist Organization (FETO), accused of orchestrating a failed 2016 coup in Turkey, remains active in Nigeria under the cover of educational, healthcare, and humanitarian initiatives.
During a Democracy and National Unity Day event in Abuja, Turkey’s Ambassador-designate, Mehmet Poroy, highlighted the group’s global presence, emphasizing its efforts to infiltrate political and administrative structures. He urged Nigerian authorities to stay alert, noting that FETO operates discreetly despite international crackdowns.
Following the coup attempt, which resulted in 251 deaths, Turkey has shut down numerous FETO-linked institutions worldwide, replacing some with government-run alternatives. FETO, founded by the late Fethullah Gülen—who died in 2024 while in exile in the U.S.—is recognized as a terrorist organization by multiple nations, including Pakistan and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Turkey continues to seek international collaboration to counter the group’s influence.
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