Ransom Payment Empowers Terrorists, Deepens Insecurity.
A retired United States Army officer, Yinka Ogunsanya, has criticised the payment of ransom to terrorist groups by government authorities, warning that the practice strengthens criminal networks and worsens Nigeria’s security challenges. Ogunsanya expressed his concerns while speaking at a public policy forum focused on addressing Nigeria’s growing insecurity and the need for reforms in the country’s security architecture. He described ransom payments as counterproductive, noting that such actions provide […]