
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, warning that the growing influence of terrorists and bandits could eventually place top political office holders at risk if urgent and decisive action is not taken. Buratai’s warning followed reports surrounding the kidnap, torture, and eventual death
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The Federal Government’s expenditure on security-related projects and operations increased significantly in the first four months of 2026, even as violent crimes, kidnappings and attacks continued to affect many parts of the country. Official records obtained from the Open Treasury Portal indicate that the government spent ₦57.78 billion on various security initiatives between January and
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The Nigerian Senate has moved a step closer to establishing state police after a constitutional amendment bill seeking to decentralise policing powers successfully passed its second reading. The proposed legislation, titled A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to Provide for the Establishment of State Police
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