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Insecurity raises fresh concerns in Nigeria
About 110 rice farmers were killed by Boko Haram in Kwashebe Zambarmari village of Borno State, that's according to the United Nations. Meanwhile in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region, a new coalition of 36 militant groups, called the Continuous Emancipation of Niger Delta, CEND, have made five demands to the government and threatened attacks on oil and gas facilities. Onyekachi Adekoya, Managing Director of PR24 Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more.
Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:05:03 GMT
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- The Northeast region faces ongoing challenges from Boko Haram insurgents, with recent attacks highlighting the internal conflicts within clans and the need for a concerted effort to combat violence in the area.
- The emergence of the Continuous Emancipation of Niger Delta (CEND) coalition in the Niger Delta region adds a new dimension to the security landscape, with demands on the government and threats to oil and gas facilities posing significant risks.
- The military's strategy in combating Boko Haram in the Northeast faces logistical constraints, particularly in terms of air assets, hindering their ability to launch a decisive offensive against the insurgents, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced military capabilities.
Insecurity continues to plague Nigeria, with recent incidents in the country's Northeast and Niger Delta regions raising fresh concerns. The United Nations reported that about 110 rice farmers were killed by Boko Haram in Kwashebe Zambarmari village of Borno State, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by insurgents in the area. Meanwhile, a new coalition of 36 militant groups in the Niger Delta region, known as the Continuous Emancipation of Niger Delta (CEND), has emerged, making demands on the federal government and threatening attacks on oil and gas facilities. Onyekachi Adekoya, Managing Director of PR24 Nigeria, discussed these pressing issues on CNBC Africa. Adekoya shed light on the complex dynamics at play in both regions. In the Northeast, he highlighted the disturbing trend of tribe members turning against their own clans for refusing to join insurgent groups in the fight against the government. This internal conflict has led to a rise in violence and barbaric killings in the region. Adekoya also touched on the situation in the Niger Delta, emphasizing that while the region has a history of agitation, the current demands and threats may be influenced by political factors and upcoming elections. He expressed optimism that ongoing engagements between the government and agitating groups could prevent a full-scale conflict. Adekoya also addressed the military strategy in combating Boko Haram in the Northeast. He noted the challenges faced by the military in executing their strategies due to logistical constraints and emphasized the need for enhanced military capabilities, particularly in terms of air assets. Despite the military's knowledge of Boko Haram's locations, the lack of necessary equipment hinders their ability to launch a decisive offensive against the insurgents. Adekoya underscored the importance of timely equipment procurement to effectively address the insurgency. The evolving security threats in Nigeria underscore the urgency for a comprehensive and coordinated response from the government to safeguard the lives and properties of its citizens.
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