Category Archives: Peacekeeping

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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Unhappy is the land that breeds no hero: Developing a National Narrative of Remembrance

Posted on December 14, 2018 by peccavi

November in the UK is about remembrance; Bonfire Night on the 5thcommemorates Guido Fawkes attempt to blow up Parliament, Remembrance day on the 11th and Remembrance Sunday commemorates Britain’s war dead. Most towns or villages have memorials to the fallen of … Continue reading →

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Defence and Security in an Election Year: Nigeria’s Security Environment

Posted on July 24, 2018 by peccavi

With less than a year to go before Nigeria’s general elections, it is pertinent to think about the defence and security issues that should be troubling the Federations leadership. As the most populous African nation and the continents biggest economy … Continue reading →

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NORTHERN NIGERIA INTERNAL SECURITY SITREP- Week Ending 28 January 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by peccavi

Situation North East (Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States) 22 January The Commandant General of the Vigilante Group of NIGERIA, Usman Muhammad JAHUN stated that his group had lost 1,000 members to Boko Haram since 2010 23 January Gunmen mounted in … Continue reading →

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The Gambian Question

Posted on January 18, 2017 by peccavi

On 19th January 2017, the next President of Gambia is to be sworn in. It is currently unclear who that will be. In the latest instalment of African electoral perplexity, ruling President Yahya Jammeh despite unexpectedly conceding defeat to challenger … Continue reading →

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NORTHERN NIGERIA INTERNAL SECURITY SITREP- Week Ending 10 September 2016

Posted on September 15, 2016 by peccavi

Situation North East (Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States) 06 September Troops supported by vigilantes detained a man suspected to be Mohammed BULAMA (nos 205 on the Wanted List) . Ardo Abba MUHAMMED and Muhammadu KAIGAMA in AZARE, GUJBA LGA, YOBE … Continue reading →

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#BringBackOurGirls: 1 down, 212 to go

Posted on May 18, 2016 by peccavi

Miss Amina Ali Nkeki was freed on 17th May 2016 by 25 Brigade and vigilantes on routine patrol in the vicinity of Baale, 761 days after she and 276 classmates were abducted from GSS Chibok, Chibok Town, Borno State. She … Continue reading →

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NORTHERN NIGERIA INTERNAL SECURITY SITREP- Week Ending 12 March 2016

Posted on March 28, 2016 by peccavi

Situation North East (Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States) 06 March The BORNO State Government stated it had employed up to 4,300 health workers including 158 doctors, 1,094 nurses and midwives, 29 laboratory scientists, 150 lab technicians, 250 community health assistants … Continue reading →

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