Nigeria’s fragile security architecture is collapsing
SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM Nigeria’s fragile security architecture is collapsing - By Cheta Nwanze Three separate attacks that rocked Nigeria on July 5 clearly demonstrated that the country’s security forces are no longer able to protect themselves let alone the public. ADVERTISEMENT Earlier this month, attacks that took place within minutes of each other in different parts of Nigeria, and the apparent failure of the security forces to respond to them efficiently and in a timely manner, exposed how big of a threat lawlessness and impunity currently poses to the country and its people. ADVERTISEMENT Late on July 5, heavily armed men on motorcycles raided the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre on the outskirts of Abuja and released more than 900 inmates, including more than 60 Boko Haram members in detention. The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) – an off