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Nigeria’s Fight Against Terror: Can Military Gains Deliver Lasting Security?

Nigeria’s Fight Against Terror: Can Military Gains Deliver Lasting Security?

Nigeria has recorded notable gains against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping in 2026, including major hostage rescues in Borno, Kwara, Niger, Zamfara and Oyo states. Security forces have also disrupted armed groups and repelled insurgent attacks in the North-East. However, winning operations is not the same as winning the wider war. Armed groups still exploit poorly governed spaces, while kidnappings and violence continue to spread into areas once seen as relatively secure. Lasting victory requires more than military action. Liberated communities need safe roads, functioning schools and hospitals, access to justice, jobs and lawful security services. Nigeria must also strengthen intelligence-sharing, regional cooperation and community-based early-warning systems. The true measure of success will be whether citizens can farm, travel, learn, worship and live without having to negotiate with armed groups for safety.

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B
bisi

What would turn these reported rescues and disrupted attacks into lasting security across the affected states?

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K
kris

I agree; lasting safety needs more than military progress. Communities need confidence that peace will hold over time.

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K
kaka

The hostage rescues are encouraging, especially for families affected by kidnapping, but the spread across several states shows the challenge remains broad.

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J
jaruma

Encouraging developments matter, but it may be too early to read them as proof of lasting security.

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Y
yemi

Military gains matter, but repelling attacks and disrupting groups should not automatically be treated as proof that the threat has been permanently reduced.

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D
dapo

Regular public updates on rescued victims, disrupted networks, and security conditions in each area could help people judge whether progress is holding.

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