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Police and Military Strategies Amid Security Challenges in Nigeria

Evolving Threats and Institutional Responses: Nigeria's Security Under Scrutiny

Published on: May 15, 2025 at 06:56 AM

Facing Modern Threats: Drones and Counterterrorism Challenges

In monochrome ink wash, a caricatured Nigerian soldier scans the northern sky with binoculars as a menacing drone hovers overhead near a rural outpost—clean background, no extra faces or small objects.

Nigerian security agencies are grappling with sophisticated new threats, as Operation Hadin Kai raises alarms over Boko Haram's deployment of armed drones, complicating detection and response in the North East. In a bid to address broader security gaps, the Nigeria Police Force is engaging stakeholders to strengthen school protection. Meanwhile, ongoing attacks on military bases have triggered public calls for political accountability and improved counterterrorism strategies.

Law Enforcement Tightens: Arms Smuggling and Police Integrity

In blueprint style, a Nigerian police officer inspects a confiscated rifle on a display table labeled 'Nasarawa' while police badge symbols float beside—clean background, no extra faces or small objects.

Law enforcement continues to act against arms smuggling and internal misconduct, exemplified by the arrest of a 21-year-old female arms trafficker in Nasarawa and the investigation into a Lagos patrol team's loss of an AK-47. Efforts to uphold justice are also seen in the Delta State CP's order to refund improper bail collections, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve policing integrity.

Contentious Trials and Democracy: The Kanu Proceedings

In noir film style, a caricature of a raised gavel casts a shadow over the map of Nigeria, stacks of court papers marked 'Kanu' at its base—clean background, no extra faces or small objects.

Debate grows over high-profile legal proceedings, with the DSS denying allegations that Nnamdi Kanu is in solitary confinement, while critics warn his trial poses a threat to Nigeria's democracy and accuse authorities of procedural violations. Developments in court connect IPOB actions to notable assassinations, underscoring the political and legal sensitivities surrounding ongoing separatist disputes.

Democracy, Accountability, and Institutional Trust

In monochrome ink wash, caricatured Gen. Gowon stands firm holding a Nigerian constitution scroll, a faint silhouette of military boots behind him—clean background, no extra faces or small objects.

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, emphasizes that military rule has no place in Nigeria’s future despite democratic flaws, reaffirming a commitment to constitutional governance. Elsewhere, the Army distances itself from alleged misconduct on Cross River cocoa farms, while the EFCC’s invitation to Tompolo over naira abuse underlines persistent enforcement against financial crimes.

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