BB - Internal security operations _ 1st September. 2021

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The dynamics of security challenges bedeviling several regions, states and communities in Nigeria have had several untold negative impact on human and capital development of the country. Lives and property have been lost to this unfortunate attacks and other acts of criminality perpetuated by criminal under various guise. Available statistics from NRC shows that over 2 Million people have been internally displaced due to the prevailing insecurity across the country. While it remains the constitutional mandate and prerogative of the government to provide security, citizens have consistently lamented the worsening security across the country despite the various internal security arrangements put in place by the government.
The Nigerian police seems overwhelmed leading to increased agitation for community policing but in return, the conversation seems to be diffused towards state police to effectively protect lives and property. The military have been involved in several internal security operations to complement effort of the Nigerian police force. While this is commendable, we need to discuss the various operations of the Armed forces along the lines of their operational codes, rules of engagement, global best practices in terms of human rights, civil-military relationship and collaboration with CSOs.
This and many more will form the crux of our discussion with Mr. Kabiru Sabo, Miss. Lois Nanle and Mrs. Victoria Hagalstine.