Overview of Groups Contributing to Disorder

Nigeria faces a severe security crisis marked by mass abductions and various armed groups, including bandit gangs, Boko Haram, and its splinter group Iswap. Bandits, primarily from the Fulani ethnic group, engage in kidnappings for ransom, exploiting mobility and local ties. Boko Haram, known for the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction, has diminished but still conducts attacks, while Iswap targets military and government entities. The complexity of the situation is compounded by Nigeria’s diverse ethnic and religious landscape, with all communities suffering from violence.

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