AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCommunity Policing Book Buzz: Nigerian analyst Magnus Onyibe argues in his new book, The Imperative of State Police in Nigeria, that safer neighbourhoods start with local intelligence, grassroots institutions, and policing that sits closer to communities. Regional Security & Media Impact: A Cameroon village attack in Madegoua left at least 15 dead, with locals pointing to Boko Haram or ISWAP—another reminder of how Lake Chad-area conflict keeps spilling into everyday life. Wildlife & Heritage: Chad’s scimitar-horned oryx comeback story continues: only 25 were reintroduced in 2016, and the wild population has now topped 600 after years of releases in Ouadi Rimé-Ouadi Achim. Terror Debate in Nigeria: Writers revisit the question of negotiating with terrorists—whether dialogue means capitulation or a pragmatic path to peace—while warning fear remains a key weapon. Institutions Over Tenure: VP Kashim Shettima urges Nigerian leaders to build lasting institutions, using the legacy of Brigadier Musa Usman as a model for North-East governance. Press in the Line of Fire: The Nigerian Army honoured News Central correspondent Umaru Yakubu Kirawa with a “Conflict Coverage Hero Award” for brave reporting across the North East and Lake Chad region.
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