Nigeria Battles Insecurity
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Nigeria faces escalating insecurity as bandits launch over 50 attacks in one week, killing residents and torching homes in Niger State. Despite increased security spending, former Chief of Army Staff Buratai warns that the situation is worsening, with ministers and governors potentially becoming targets. A youth group urges the government to protect rural communities.
Police report: Bandits launch over 50 attacks in one week
Nigeria's government allocated N57.78 billion for security-related projects and operations in the first four months of 2026. This spending marks a significant 127.97% increase compared to the N25.35 billion spent during the same period in 2025. The expenditure covers defense equipment procurement, security infrastructure, and military and police facilities, occurring amidst persistent insecurity a…
Terror in Niger: Bandits kill residents, torch homes
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Insecurity: Ministers, governors may become targets, Buratai warns
Nigeria's security situation is deteriorating rapidly, and political leaders are increasingly at risk, warns former Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.). He issued a stark warning that m…
Protect rural communities from bandits, kidnappers, youth group urges FG
The Youth Arise Movement has called on the Federal Government to urgently direct security agencies to develop and implement comprehensive strategies for protecting rural communities from bandits, kidn…