Governors could be next targets for bandits, buratai warns

Businessday | 15-06-2026 08:29am |

Tukur Buratai, the former Chief of Army Staff, has issued a warning regarding the escalating security challenges in Nigeria, suggesting that governors may become prime targets for bandits. He highlighted the potential for a further deterioration of the security situation if proactive measures are not implemented. Buratai's comments come amid ongoing concerns about the rise in violent attacks and kidnappings across the country, which have raised alarms among state leaders and security agencies. The former military chief emphasized the need for enhanced security strategies to protect key political figures and the general populace.

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