Ex-US Army Officer Alleges Foreign Sponsors Back Banditry in Nigeria for Commercial Interests

Retired US Army officer Capt Bish Johnson accuses foreign sponsors of backing banditry in Nigeria to exploit commercial interests, diverting attention from illicit mining and kidnapping. He implicates high-ranking individuals within and outside the government, emphasizing the syndicated nature of insecurity in the country.

Johnson highlights the commercialization of banditry and kidnapping, particularly in the northern regions near the borders with Chad and Cameroon. The involvement of various elements for profit-making purposes raises serious security concerns that need thorough investigation.