Nigeria Insecurity Warning by Rabiu Kwankwaso
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated Dec 09, 2025
The escalating insecurity in Nigeria, coupled with the Nigeria's perceived inability to control it, could deter foreign investment and negatively impact the Nigerian economy. The proliferation of arms and rise of militias create an unstable environment, increasing risk premiums for businesses operating in Nigeria.
Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former Minister of Defence and presidential candidate, has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, stating that the Nigeria appears overwhelmed. He criticized the tacit endorsement of state vigilante groups, arguing that this policy, however well-intentioned, has inadvertently led to the uncontrolled proliferation of small arms and light weapons across Nigeria. Rabiu Kwankwaso also raised concerns about the rise of ethnic and regional profiling, as well as individuals setting up personal militias, which he believes further threaten Nigeria's fragile peace. He urged the Nigeria to act decisively to reverse these dangerous developments. Additionally, Rabiu Kwankwaso congratulated Christopher Gwabin Musa on his appointment as Minister of Defence, expressing confidence in his ability to restore stability with adequate political support.
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