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Bandits release 28 abducted students in Kaduna
28 out of the 121 kidnapped students of the Bethel Baptist High School, Kaduna, have been released. The students were abducted by bandits earlier this month and have spent 20 days in captivity. Also, the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has resumed today before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Joining CNBC Africa to weigh in on these issues is a security expert and the Managing Director of Hakes and Partners, Hassan Stan-Labo.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:57:25 GMT
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AI Generated Summary
- The government's current strategy against terrorism and banditry in Nigeria is not yielding the desired results, prompting the need for a reevaluation of tactics and potentially seeking external assistance or engaging mercenaries.
- The recent release of 28 abducted students from Bethel Baptist High School highlights the challenges of monitoring kidnappers and the importance of technological advancements for effective combat against such criminal activities.
- The trials of Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho pose concerns about fair trials, security implications, and ethnic tensions, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law and handling the cases with caution to prevent further destabilization in the country.
The war against terrorism and banditry in Nigeria has been a long-standing battle, with the results often not meeting the expectations of the people. The government's strategy, while not fully disclosed to the public for security reasons, has not yielded significant outcomes on the ground. The nation is facing a bold competition between non-state actors and state actors in the field, with non-state actors becoming increasingly daring, even acquiring anti-aircraft capabilities. The situation calls for a reevaluation of strategies and a potential need for external assistance or the engagement of mercenaries to address the growing threats. Additionally, the recent release of 28 abducted students from Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna sheds light on the challenges of monitoring and tracking kidnappers, as well as the need for technological advancements and improved operational tactics to combat such incidents effectively. Moving on to legal matters, the ongoing trials of Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho have raised concerns about fair trials and the implications for security and ethnic tensions in the region. Despite the complexities and dangers associated with these cases, it is crucial to uphold the rule of law, ensure the protection of the defendants' rights, and handle the situations with caution to avoid escalating tensions and exacerbating existing challenges in the country.
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