Author Archives: peccavi

About peccavi

A Nigerian with interests in defence, security, geopolitics, the military particularly small unit tactics, COIN, stabilisation and asymmetric warfare

Israel/ Hamas War: 5 initial lessons for Africa

Posted on October 13, 2023 by peccavi

Another Palestinian Israeli War. But in this case the current Palestinian combatant, Hamas has initiated the attack with a complex, well coordinated, multi domain operation which has achieved almost complete surprise and success. The success of the operation was utterly … Continue reading →

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Rejoinder: War On Niger Republic Will Be War On Northern Nigeria, By Prof. Usman Yusuf

Posted on August 10, 2023 by peccavi

On 6th August 2023, Sahara Reporters published a piece by respected public commentator Prof Usman Yusuf on the Niger Crisis, Prof Yusuf followed this piece with several media interviews. In the face of the intense propaganda war (less war to … Continue reading →

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ISWAPS Out of Area Campaign 2022/23

Posted on March 21, 2023 by peccavi

Nigerian jihadi group Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has evolved significantly since splitting from Boko Haram. In 2022 alone it has taken credit for 25% of Islamic State attacks worldwide, conducting 517 attacks in Nigeria out of 547 attacks … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Light Forces (2): Proposed Light Infantry Battalion

Posted on January 10, 2023 by peccavi

In the previous article I gave my reasons for recommending the expansion of the Nigerian Army through the creation of additional light infantry units. My reasons included cost, logistics, flexibility, mobility and utility over different terrain etc. I believe this … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Light Forces

Posted on December 29, 2022 by peccavi

In a previous post I discussed the expansion of Nigeria’s forces, with an emphasis on creating not just additional forces but also a standing Reserve force. I made the argument, that Nigeria’s security forces should be reorganised, expanded, standardised in … Continue reading →

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Nigeria 2023: New National Security Plan

Posted on December 8, 2022 by peccavi

As an antidote to the incessant politicking in Nigeria I think it would be useful to reimagine how the country would seek to reform its security sector Rather than reanalysing Nigeria’s myriad security problems, I think it will be more … Continue reading →

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Nigeria 2023- How will the candidates tackle Defence and Security (4)- Peter Obi LP

Posted on December 7, 2022 by peccavi

On 4 December 2022, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Mr Peter Obi released his manifesto. I will review the sections that pertain to national security, restructuring and foreign policy as I believe these all impact on defence … Continue reading →

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Nigeria 2023- How will the candidates tackle Defence and Security (3)- Atiku Abubakar PDP

Posted on November 30, 2022 by peccavi

We will review ‘My Covenant with Nigerians’  the manifesto of the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Abubakar Atiku I will review the sections that pertain to national security, interior, justice and foreign policy as I believe … Continue reading →

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Nigeria 2023: The Manifestoes (2)- Rabiu Kwankwaso (NNPP)

Posted on November 14, 2022 by peccavi

On 1 November 2022, the Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso released his manifesto. I will review the sections that pertain to national security, interior, justice and foreign policy as I believe these … Continue reading →

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Nigeria 2023- The Manifestoes- All Progressives Congress (APC)

Posted on October 28, 2022 by peccavi

On 21 October 2022, the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) released his manifesto. I will review the sections that pertain to national security, justice and foreign policy as I believe these all impact on defence and security. … Continue reading →

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