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A harrowing attack by suspected armed herdsmen in Benue State has resulted in the deaths of a mother and her three sons. The family's youngest child survived the brutal incident, sustaining injuries.
Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in banditry and terrorist activities across Nigeria, directly challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to national security. Obi highlighted a series of deadly incidents in Jos, Kaduna, Benue, Nasarawa, and Zamfara states shortly after the President's visit to Plateau State where he vowed such attacks would cease.
Operation SAFE CORRIDOR coordinator, Brigadier General Yusuf Ali, has stated that there are no verified instances of former insurgents who underwent the rehabilitation program subsequently returning to criminal activities. He defended the program's effectiveness and transparency.
Security expert Musa Salmanu has analysed the recent Jos attack, identifying it as a complex interplay of religious, ethnic, economic, and political factors, exacerbated by intelligence and response failures.
A security analyst, Dayo Sobowale, has expressed concerns that moving Nigeria's service chiefs to Maiduguri to combat terrorism might be counterproductive, potentially exposing leadership and exacerbating security issues.
Security consultant Steve Okwori has expressed deep concern over Nigeria's deteriorating security situation, calling for a fundamental shift from reactive measures to a proactive, intelligence-driven approach coupled with robust community engagement to effectively tackle the rising tide of insecurity across the nation.
A joint patrol team in Plateau State's Kanam Local Government Area fell victim to a terrorist ambush, resulting in the reported deaths of 20 security operatives and vigilantes. The incident occurred in the Wanka and surrounding communities, prompting calls for immediate security intervention.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the acquisition of additional military hardware to support the Armed Forces in their ongoing fight against insurgency and terrorism. The decision follows a briefing by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, who updated the President on security operations nationwide.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a crucial meeting with the Minister of Defence and top security officials, including Service Chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The security council session addressed the recent upsurge in attacks across the nation.
Tony Nyiam underscores the importance of establishing state police that are accountable to the populace, pointing out the deficiencies within Nigeria’s national security framework. He emphasizes that reforms are critical to combat corruption within the existing system.
President Bola Tinubu has called on the 10th Senate to initiate constitutional amendments to legally establish State Police forces across Nigeria. He emphasized the urgency of this measure to bolster national security, address contemporary threats like terrorism and banditry, and enhance the responsiveness of law enforcement at the grassroots level.
In response to a tragic bandit attack in Faskari Local Government Area, residents of Doma Tafoki Ward conducted funeral prayers for over 20 victims on February 3, 2026. The attack was carried out by armed bandits linked to notorious leader Isiya Kwashen Garwa.
Former Director of Operations at Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Dolapo Kolawole (retd), asserts that Nigeria's ongoing insecurity and recent mass killings stem from intelligence failures rather than a lack of military strength. He emphasizes the critical need for enhanced human intelligence and infiltration of terrorist networks to combat the violence effectively.
