Why Security Officers Are Under Increasing Attack In Nigeria?

Nigeria Daily

Nigeria Daily
Why Security Officers Are Under Increasing Attack In Nigeria?
Sep 23, 2025
Luqman Awwal Agono


From Benue to Kogi to Edo, Nigeria has recently witnessed disturbing attacks on security officers.


In Edo State, eight NSCDC personnel were ambushed and killed.

In Kogi, gunmen opened fire on police checkpoints, leaving officers and a passerby dead.


And in Benue, a joint patrol team was ambushed, with casualties recorded.

These incidents reveal a troubling trend: security operatives, meant to protect, are now being deliberately targeted.


Why is this happening and what does the law say about it?

This is what we are going to explore in today’s episode of Nigeria Daily.