Billions For Security, But Who Feels Safe?

from Nigeria Daily · host Daniel Ariyo Oluwole

Every year, Nigeria spends billions on security to equip the military, strengthen intelligence, and protect lives and property, yet insecurity continues across the country.From bandit attacks in rural areas to kidnappings on highways, many Nigerians live in fear as communities are disrupted and displaced.Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine why insecurity persists despite huge budgets and whether Nigerians are truly seeing the benefits of this spending.

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Every year, Nigeria spends billions on security to equip the military, strengthen intelligence, and protect lives and property, yet insecurity continues across the country. From bandit attacks in rural areas to kidnappings on highways, many Nigerians live in fear as communities are disrupted and displaced. Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine why insecurity persists despite huge budgets and whether Nigerians are truly seeing the benefits of this spending.