Nigeria Insecurity Crisis
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Religious leaders in Nigeria condemn the rising wave of kidnappings and insecurity, urging President Bola Tinubu to develop an aggressive security strategy. Former Governor Donald Duke blames failed leadership for the worsening situation, while lawmakers call for service chiefs to resign if they cannot end the insecurity.
Religious leaders demand release of abducted school children, decry rising insecurity
- Religious leaders from Christian and Muslim faiths in Nigeria have jointly condemned the escalating wave of kidnappings. - They specifically decried recent attacks targeting school children and teachers in Oyo and Borno States. - The leaders are demanding the immediate and unconditional release of all abducted individuals.
2027: Donald Duke blames bad leadership for insecurity
- Former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke blamed Nigeria's worsening insecurity and high ransom payments on years of failed leadership. - Duke cited figures suggesting N2tn was paid to kidnapper…
Gani Adams mobilises Yoruba monarchs against rising insecurity
- Yoruba One Voice Worldwide urged traditional rulers to unite against rising insecurity in the region. - The group highlighted recent incidents, including the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo …
Resign if you can’t end insecurity, Reps tell service chiefs
- Nigeria's House of Representatives urged President Bola Tinubu to develop an aggressive security strategy against bandits and terrorists. - Lawmakers demanded that service chiefs resign if insecurit…