A warning has been issued by Turkish diplomatic authorities regarding the activities of the Fethullah Terrorist Organisation, asserting that the group operates in Nigeria and globally.
At an event marking Democracy and National Unity Day in Abuja, Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Poroy outlined the risks posed by the Gülen movement, maintaining that its members “are still being captured and arrested today.”
Poroy explained that, through persistent international partnerships, Turkey has managed to undermine significant elements of FETO internationally, yet “the group’s international structures have not been fully dismantled globally.” He described the dangers of FETO’s subtle presence within Nigeria’s education and healthcare environments.
“We consistently inform our Nigerian friends about the nature and dangers of this organisation, and urge them to remain vigilant and cautious,” Poroy emphasized. He further warned, “You must not forget that behind this humanitarian appearance lies an organisation that seeks to infiltrate the political and bureaucratic institutions of host countries.”
The Gülen movement, also called Hizmet, began in the 1950s and was led by Fethullah Gülen up to his death as a fugitive in the United States in 2024.
The Turkish government continues its global campaign to dismantle the network, confiscating assets and pressing for international recognition of FETO as a terrorist group—a designation adopted by influential international and regional bodies.