Nigeria records decline in kidnaps in its three hotspots, records rise nationally
The number of reported kidnapped persons in Nigeria between June 2022 and July 2023 increased to 3,620, an analysis of data from SBM Intelligence reveals.
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The number of reported kidnapped persons in Nigeria between June 2022 and July 2023 increased to 3,620, an analysis of data from SBM Intelligence reveals.
Addressing security concerns as this will reduce the pressure of food insecurity and also provide an enabling environment for thriving socioeconomic development.
Okeluse and other communities in Ose Local Government Area have been battling attacks by bandits. Many have locked themselves in their communities, while others have abandoned their homes on account of deaths, property losses, and burnt farms recorded there. These agrarian communities are helpless, and their hope of surviving the onslaught is fading by the day.
A recent data published by SBM Intelligence revealed that 2,047 deaths were recorded in Nigeria in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023.
Non-state actors killed at least 60 civilians and security personnel in the first two weeks of the year, according to data published by the Nigeria Security Tracker.
Despite repeated assurances from President Muhammadu Buhari and the security chiefs, many Nigerians are at the mercy of bandits, terrorists and other criminals who are ravaging many parts of the country.
The impact of attacks and passengers’ abductions on Nigeria’s railway system is taking a toll on revenue as new data shows revenue from Nigerian Railway Corporation has dropped by 66percent.
Two sad developments took place this week in Imo and Plateau states which raises concerns about the state of Nigeria’s fragile nationhood.
“I have been shot, please pray for me” these were the words of Chinelo before she died after the unfortunate attack by bandits on a Kaduna bound train on March 28, 2022.
On Wednesday, the Federal Government confirmed that 8 persons were killed in the Kaduna train attack that happened on Monday.
For the second time within 6 months, the Abuja-Kaduna train has come under attack by terrorists, leaving many Nigerians to question the Buhari-led government on its primary constitutional responsibility which he swore to uphold – the protection of lives and properties.
The crisis rocking South-eastern Nigeria remains a great concern as attacks on police stations by gunmen have continues as threat to security of lives and properties in Imo state.
Last year, the AGFCS launched two reports that revealed how the Nigerian government has over time used the fight against terrorism to further encroach on civic spaces in the country.
Nigeria’s military is ranked the fourth in Africa and thirty-fifth in the world with respect to strength.
With increasing incidents of deaths and kidnappings among other issues, citizens need the government to adopt different and more pragmatic approaches to solving the security problems and providing a safe place for Nigerians to live and do business for both personal and economic growth.