Is the Surge in Insecurity a Northern Plot to Shift Power from the South?
Insecurity in Nigeria is intensifying across all regions. Banditry and terrorist attacks now target areas once considered peaceful, and some security experts warn foreign mercenaries may be fueling the violence to destabilize the country. Analysts point to a political motive behind the unrest, recalling how Boko Haram’s 2014–15 campaign discredited the Jonathan administration and influenced election outcomes. High-profile events like the Chibok schoolgirls’ kidnapping sparked global outrage and amplified criticism of government competence. Today, soaring fuel and food prices, widespread hunger and frequent kidnappings have deepened public frustration. Critics argue that despite infrastructure projects and policy reforms, the current wave of violence risks being used as leverage in the run-up to the 2027 general election.
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