Nigeria’s security spending trap leaves violence undefeated 

    Obidike Okafor | Editor’s picks | Jun 30, 2026    
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For years, Nigeria’s response to insecurity has followed a familiar pattern: increase spending, deploy more forces, launch operations and hope the situation improves.

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