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Rising Insecurity In Nigeria: Security Expert Warns U.S. Military Support Won’t Yield Instant Results.
Renewed violence across parts of Northern Nigeria has intensified fears among residents, even as discussions continue over the potential impact of recent United States military support and deployment to the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In Zamfara State, communities in Dan Jibga and Keta, Tsafe Local Government Area, remain under siege by armed bandits who have reportedly blocked security forces from accessing the area. According to DAILY POST, a security operation last week ended in casualties when a bomb exploded between Keta and Dan Jibga, killing some personnel and injuring others as attempts to break the siege failed. The situation has left villagers fearful and unable to move freely.
Violence has also surged in Plateau State. In Barkin Ladi and Riyom local government areas, at least twelve people were reportedly killed in separate attacks attributed to armed assailants. The killings prompted fresh displacement, with families fleeing to nearby communities deemed safer. In a related incident, suspected Berom militia members allegedly carried out a reprisal attack, killing four Muslim travelers on the road to Pankshin while they were heading to a local market. The attacks have escalated tensions in the region, which has a history of communal violence.
Kebbi State has not been spared. Bandits in the southern part of the state reportedly demanded N100 million from residents of Utouno in Ngaski Local Government Area, threatening attacks if the money was not paid. Many families have fled to neighboring villages to escape the threat.
The recent deployment of U.S. personnel to support Nigeria’s security efforts has sparked debate over whether their presence will provide immediate relief. In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST, retired military officer and security analyst Major Muhammad Bashir Galma (Rtd) cautioned that instant results should not be expected.
“You cannot expect the impact of their arrival immediately. They are primarily here for training, which involves equipping our personnel with skills, strategies, and possibly technical equipment. These processes take time before any effects are seen,” Galma explained.
He added that even with new tactical knowledge or equipment, measurable improvements may take months. “Effective deployment requires planning and coordination. They are not here to enter unfamiliar terrain and fight battles; that is not their mandate,” he said, emphasizing that the U.S. mission focuses on capacity building rather than direct combat.
Galma noted, “People should ask, when does training show results? Certainly not now. It may take several months, if at all, before its impact is visible. Patience is required.”
While acknowledging the ongoing efforts of Nigerian security forces, particularly in the North-East, he warned that political interference and vested interests benefiting from insecurity could undermine progress.
“Whenever political actors or individuals profit from instability, it complicates the fight. Many people are aware of what is happening,” he said. On reports of ransom payments during some rescue operations, Galma described the claims as unverified, urging caution before drawing conclusions.
Meanwhile, residents in affected states continue to call for urgent and sustainable measures to restore peace. While international cooperation may strengthen Nigeria’s security over time, communities facing daily threats remain primarily concerned with survival.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has strongly opposed reported moves by the state government to revisit the alleged Offa robbery case involving former Governor Abubakar Bukola Saraki and others.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that the party made its position known during an emergency press conference in Ilorin on Friday, describing the development as politically motivated and unjust.
PDP spokesman, Comrade Olushola Adewara, said the alleged plan to reopen the case amounts to an attempt to politicise a matter that has already been concluded by the courts.
He alleged that the move was targeted at dragging Saraki into a case in which, according to him, legal authorities had previously found no evidence linking him to the incident.
Adewara referenced earlier legal opinions from the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, which reportedly stated that Saraki was not connected to the robbery case.
The party insisted that suspects in the case had already been prosecuted and convicted, with judgments upheld at appellate levels, while the matter is currently before the Supreme Court.
PDP urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to focus on governance rather than what it described as attempts to revive old political narratives.
It also called on security agencies to monitor the situation closely, warning that such actions could heighten political tension in the state.
The party further appealed to residents, especially families of victims in Offa, not to allow their pain to be used for political purposes.
Senator representing Oyo South, Sharafadeen Alli, has declared his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship election ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that Alli, who serves under the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the declaration on Friday during a formal event held at the Police Field in Yemetu, Ibadan North Local Government Area.
The APC chieftain and Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland said he will be running on the platform of his party.
The event attracted thousands of APC leaders, stakeholders, and members, including top political figures such as Senator Yunus Akintunde, House of Representatives members Akin Alabi, Aderemi Oseni, Akeem Adeyemi, Olafisoye Akinmoyede, Tajudeen Abisodun, and Senator Hamzat Adeseun.
Also in attendance were former Deputy Governor Iyiola Oladokun, Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe, and Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, among others.
Alli said his decision followed wide consultations with stakeholders and was driven by his desire to advance the development of Oyo State.
He noted his past political experience, including serving as Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government and Secretary to the Oyo State Government under Senator Rasidi Ladoja, as well as his current role in the Senate, where he said he has consistently advocated for his constituents.
According to him, his ambition is focused on delivering better governance and moving the state forward.
A PDP chieftain and convener of The Alternative, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that Showunmi made the announcement during a courtesy visit to the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) secretariat in Abeokuta on Friday.
He called for a broad political coalition involving opposition parties and grassroots groups to challenge what he described as the failures of dominant political forces in the state.
Showunmi argued that political parties may choose or endorse candidates, but insisted such arrangements must not deny voters a genuine electoral choice.
He said: “I will be running for governor in the 2027 governorship election. I have come to plead with you to set up a small committee… to determine how we can collaborate to make this happen.”
He also questioned whether Ogun State would experience a “coronation” or a competitive election process, urging stakeholders to allow open political contest.
The PDP chieftain noted that Ogun West’s long-standing exclusion from producing a governor is a legitimate grievance, but stressed that aspirations must still be tested through competition.
He advocated issue-based campaigns ahead of 2027, rejecting “money politics” and challenging aspirants to public debates on governance.
Showunmi maintained that he has no history of violence or political thuggery, insisting the election should be centred on ideas and development plans for the state.
In response, IPAC leadership and other political actors at the event called for collaboration and careful selection of leaders ahead of the 2027 elections.
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