Nigeria's Security Crisis: Understanding the Recent Wave of School Abductions and Religious Attacks

Nov 22, 2025 02:56 am CST

Nigeria faces a severe security crisis with recent kidnappings at two schools and an attack on a church service highlighting the country's ongoing challenges with armed gangs and insurgent groups. As President Tinubu cancels foreign trips to address these incidents, the attacks have drawn international attention including threats from the U.S. regarding alleged religious persecution. This article examines the complex security landscape across Nigeria's northern regions, ransom motivations behind kidnappings, and government response efforts to an increasingly dangerous situation affecting millions of citizens.