In his New Year message on January 1, 2024, President Bola Tinubu asserted that the security situation in Nigeria has improved since his inauguration in May 2023.
While acknowledging ongoing challenges, including Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, farmers-herders conflicts, unknown gunmen, oil bunkering, and kidnapping,
Tinubu emphasized his administration's silent efforts to free captives from abductors. Despite these claims, recent daring attacks, such as the abduction of university students in northern Nigeria and the killing of 200 people in Plateau State on Christmas Eve, challenge the notion of an entirely improved security landscape. Notably, a Nigerian Air Force helicopter was shot down during a rescue mission, highlighting the persistent threats faced by security forces.
The President's statement sparks debates on the effectiveness of his administration's security measures amid the complex and multifaceted challenges across the country.
