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Nigeria's defense minister resigns amid security crisis – DW – 12/02/2025

Nigeria's defence minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar resigned with immediate effect, per the presidency.
The resignation comes as President Tinubu declared a national security emergency to address insecurity.
Nigeria faces ongoing security challenges from armed bandits, including mass kidnappings and attacks on churches.
Security forces are stretched thin and under-resourced amid multiple crises, according to experts.
The government cites a large security challenge with a population of about 220 million and roughly 370,000 officers.
The resignation follows a period of high kidnappings, including a large school abduction in Niger State.
The issue of school security remains a focal point in Nigeria's security crisis.
The Defence Minister's resignation comes with ongoing talks of expanding security operations and police recruitment.
The article notes criticisms of government performance on security and accountability.

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