Anietie Udobit, Abuja
Nigeria’s security crisis continues to deepen despite ongoing military operations across troubled regions.
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In Zamfara State, terrorists reportedly killed abducted local government officials after negotiations over ransom payments collapsed.
The killings have triggered renewed outrage over the growing brutality of armed groups operating across parts of northern Nigeria.
Meanwhile, emotional appeals continue from families of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State.
Relatives have urged the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify rescue operations, warning that prolonged captivity is worsening trauma among victims and families.
Security experts say cross-border arms trafficking, porous borders, weak intelligence coordination, and poverty continue fueling insecurity.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has confirmed that discussions around State Police are now being fast-tracked as part of broader constitutional reforms.
Supporters of State Police argue that local policing will improve intelligence gathering and rapid response.
Opponents, however, fear governors could weaponize local security structures against political opponents.