Nigerian Military Airstrikes Highlight the Urgent Need for Stronger Sovereignty and Security Policies

In a troubling yet revealing development, Nigerian military forces launched precision airstrikes in the northwest Katsina state, successfully freeing at least 76 hostages, many of whom were children. The rescue operation targeted militants entrenched near Pauwa Hill in Kankara, a known hotspot for criminal activity and violent kidnappings. While the recovery of these innocent lives is laudable, the broader context reveals a grim reality that demands closer scrutiny. Why Are Militants Still Thriving Despite Military Action? The increase in militant attacks across Nigeria’s northwest and north-central regions, where farmers clash over scarce resources such as land and water, paints a...