7 Lessons from Algeria in fight against bandits and terrorists
The 1990s was aptly tagged the ‘Black Decade’ in Algeria. It was not just black, it was deadly and pernicious. It was a decade of fire and brimstone w
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The incursion of Boko Haram, other terrorists
Four different groups with similar aspiration – establishing an Islamic state, or something close to it, are taking advantage of the confusion caused
Cattle rustling as precursor to banditry
Over seven years ago crimes related to cattle rustling emerged in Nigeria across many states. Gunmen with automatic weapons stormed settlements, with
‘Dining with the devil’: How villagers co-habit with bandits
Villagers in states ravaged by banditry have learnt to co-exist with the murderous gangs, leading to the evolution of relationships from symbiotic to
States battle for survival ahead of NNPC’s zero remittance fears
The 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are bracing for harder times given the recent hint by the Nigerian National Pe