‎Military gets N2.3tn special funding amid security crisis

Nigeria’s military and paramilitary agencies have received a total of N2.3 trillion in special intervention funding amid worsening security challenges across the country.
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‎The funding comes at a time when Nigeria continues to grapple with escalating violence, including recent attacks in parts of Plateau State and other regions, highlighting the urgency of strengthening national security operations.
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‎Findings indicate that the special allocation is aimed at boosting the operational capacity of security agencies, enhancing intelligence gathering, and improving personnel welfare as the government intensifies efforts to curb insecurity.
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‎The intervention underscores growing concerns over the country’s security situation, which has persisted despite ongoing military operations against insurgency, banditry, and other forms of violent crime.
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‎Analysts say the scale of the funding reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing security threats, though questions remain about the effectiveness of previous allocations and the need for greater accountability in the utilisation of such funds.
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‎The latest development comes amid calls from stakeholders for a more coordinated and transparent approach to security spending, as well as long-term strategies to tackle the root causes of insecurity nationwide.