Police officers at a checkpoint between Zamfara and Sokoto states waved a large group of terrorists through without stopping them.
Video from the scene shows the officers gesturing and hailing the armed men as they rode motorcycles past the barrier.
The footage surfaced online and quickly spread.
Witnesses say the terrorists carried weapons openly yet faced no challenge or search.
This incident adds to ongoing security concerns in the northwest where such groups operate.
Local residents report similar events before.
Security forces sometimes cite lack of resources or direct orders when groups move through areas.
Officials have not yet commented on this specific video.
Experts note that repeated failures at checkpoints erode public trust.
Communities in affected states continue to face threats from these groups.
Authorities promise action but results remain limited so far.
Transition to solutions requires better coordination and equipment for officers on the ground.
Until then, videos like this fuel questions about how terrorists move so easily across state lines.
