Is Nigeria’s security situation worsening, or is there progress?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 7, 2026 at 10:26 PM

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Nigeria's security situation is under scrutiny following recent events. In early February 2026, armed groups killed over 200 people in multiple attacks across the country. Simultaneously, Christian worshippers who were abducted from churches in the previous month have been released. The contrasting events raise questions about the overall trajectory of security in Nigeria. Experts like James Barnett from the Hudson Institute, Oluwole Ojewale from the Institute for Security Studies, and Melvin Foote of Constituency for Africa are analyzing the situation. The discussion aims to assess the severity of the security challenges and identify any progress being made.

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Adrian Finighan 40% United States 40% Institute for Security Studies 50% Hudson Institute 50% Constituency for Africa 50% Central Africa 60% West Africa 60% Oluwole Ojewale 70% James Barnett 70% Melvin Foote 70% Armed groups in Nigeria 80% Nigeria ×490%

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nigeria 100% security situation 90% armed groups 80% attacks 70% abduction 60% christian worshippers 50% west africa 40%

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Nigeria

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