Security expert Salihu Dantata warns terrorists blend with communities and use waterways, making forest sweeps insufficient.

Professor Akinyemi warns terrorists operate freely in some states and urges penalties for officials and governors allegedly engaging them directly.

Governor of Nasarawa StateAbdullahi Sule says states can fund and manage their own police to tackle rising insecurity.

Northern CAN Chair Hayab says insecurity worsens because security personnel guard VIPs and banks instead of communities, urging proper deployment and urgent action.

Retired JTF commander Atolagbe says rescue missions prioritise saving hostages over killing or arresting kidnappers.

Agripreneur Abdulqadir Gambo warns insecurity is crippling food production and pushing Nigeria toward deeper hunger.

David Aworawo says the outdated UN structure no longer reflects global realities and insists Africa deserves permanent Security Council representation.

Eromosele says NNPC’s 2024 results reflect strong margins, healthy asset growth, and capacity to meet financial obligations.

Eruku Monarch Oba Busari says bandits blend with herders as forests enable easy movement across borders.

Presidential aide Onanuga says forces track terrorist networks but avoid strikes to prevent civilian casualties.

NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima warns Nigeria is “sliding toward dictatorship” as insecurity worsens.

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga says security agencies remain ’in the dark’ as school, CAN refuse cooperation.

Dr. Kunle Fagbemi says repeated failure to follow constitutional security frameworks has intensified Nigeria’s terrorism, banditry, and violence.

The Arewa Consultative Forum Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Baba warns insecurity is worsening nationwide and urges urgent action to avert total breakdown.

Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, says weak institutions stop Africa from benefiting from G20, AU and EU systems.

Constitutional lawyer Fred Nzeako says Nnamdi Kanu’s trial violated criminal law principles and urges Tinubu to grant mercy.

NestOil says police defaced its Lagos office and caused severe reputational harm while delaying major crude shipments.

Excerpt: Archbishop Onayekan insists Nigerian government officials know those killing citizens in numbers, and must act decisively to end escalating insecurity.

PDP member and Peter Obi supporter, Dickson Iroegbu,,z says daily killings show government failure and demands urgent national action.

APC’s Raimi urges short, medium and long-term security plan beyond kinetic measures.