Insecurity: Ex-Army Chief Buratai Warns Against Ransom Payments, Alleges Politicians Profit From Insecurity, Terror Attacks

Thenews_chronicle | 04-06-2026 02:13am |

Tukur Buratai, the former Chief of Army Staff, has raised concerns regarding the ongoing insecurity in Nigeria, suggesting that certain politicians are benefiting from acts of terrorism and banditry. He attributed the nation’s escalating security challenges to political transitions and the alleged sponsorship of criminal groups. Buratai made these remarks during an interview on TVC News, where he also cautioned against the practice of paying ransoms, emphasizing that such actions may exacerbate the situation. His comments come in the wake of a recent incident involving the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State.

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