Obasanjo Raises Concerns Over 15-Year Insurgency in Nigeria, Calls for Enhanced Security Measures

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in an interview with Toyin Falola and other panelists, highlighted the 15-year insurgency in Nigeria and urged the current leadership to prioritize training, intelligence, and technology in addressing security threats. He emphasized the importance of specialized military training, intelligence gathering, and leveraging technology to effectively combat insurgencies.

Obasanjo referenced his experience in Maiduguri in 2011 and stressed the need for a comprehensive approach involving military, executive, and legislative actions. He also cited Colombia's successful model of training people to combat insurgency.