Security, Banditry, and Legal Responses to Terrorism in Nigeria
– Oluwaseun Adedayo Omotoso* Introduction On July 15, 2025, gunmen attacked Jebu village in Plateau State, killing 27 people, including children, and burning homes, despite residents’ early warnings to security forces. In March 2024, bandits abducted 287 schoolchildren in Kaduna’s Chikun area, part of over 700 abductions across Nigeria’s North West and North East. In […]
Happy Independence Day Nigeria
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! Let’s celebrate our nation’s strength, diversity, and heritage. Here’s to a future filled with hope, growth, and shared dreams. Happy 64th Independence Day, Nigeria!
Law Enforcement Powers: Limits under the Nigerian law.
– Oluwaseun Adedayo Omotoso* Questions often arise about the extent of authority law enforcement agencies in Nigeria have while carrying out their statutory duties. Often times this debates revolve around the powers to forcefully enter into private or business premises. Indeed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other agencies play a crucial role […]