The Clingendael Institute's findings underscored the park's vulnerability, with armed groups prompting its closure due to ongoing security threats affecting nearby communities and transit routes.






Jihadi militants affiliated with Al-Qaeda have reportedly settled in Nigeria's Kainji Lake National Park after crossing from Republic of Benin's troubled north, a report revealed on Wednesday.

The Clingendael Institute's findings underscored the park's vulnerability, with armed groups prompting its closure due to ongoing security threats affecting nearby communities and transit routes.

Locals living near the park informed The Associated Press that the facility, home to a dwindling lion population in West Africa, has been shuttered for over a year due to security concerns stemming from armed groups' attacks on nearby villages and roads, posing a threat to the park's safety.


A local resident John Yerima described how the park, once a bustling tourist destination, has now become too perilous to traverse, reflecting the escalating security crisis highlighted by Kars de Bruijne, a senior researcher at the institute.

He cautioned that the sustained presence of armed groups in the park signals a concerning nexus between Nigeria's local insurgents and Sahelian extremists linked to Al-Qaeda.

Mail Online reports that the situation poses significant risks not only to regional stability but also to wildlife conservation efforts, particularly the endangered lion population in the area.

Security experts have previously cautioned that the remote areas of northwest Nigeria, characterized by limited government presence, abundant mineral resources, and high levels of poverty, create a vulnerable environment susceptible to infiltration and expansion by jihadi groups, including those previously active in the Sahel region and the Islamic State, which has a strong foothold in the Lake Chad basin.

“A link between Lake Chad and the Sahel is a major opportunity for al-Qaida and the Islamic State to boast about their profiles as leaders of global jihad," the report said.

Concerns abound regarding the extremists' motives and potential collaborations with other armed factions, exacerbating illicit activities and instability across the porous border.

Security analyst James Barnett noted that while banditry remains a primary security threat in northwest Nigeria, occasional alliances between local bandits and jihadi groups have resulted in deadly consequences.

This development highlights broader concerns about the Sahel region's deteriorating security situation, prompting international scrutiny and calls for increased regional cooperation to mitigate escalating risks.


https://saharareporters.com/2024/06/19/al-qaeda-linked-terrorists-have-cross-northern-nigerian-settled-kainji-lake-nationa

Tinubu don't care

Blame Peter Obi 🤡

And the govt won’t do anything until they destroy everything and they will run to the media for blame games

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IjawUnited:
Blame Peter Obi 🤡

The WORST governor Anambra has ever had and will ever have.

Zxcvbnmghtr:


The WORST governor Anambra has ever had and will ever have.

yes let's blame him for bringing hyper inflation to Nigeria and for showing terrorist the road to northern Nigeria

lastmessenger:
yes let's blame him for bringing hyper inflation to Nigeria and for showing terrorist the road to northern Nigeria

You are the one blaming him. 😆. What you should know is, if you are not born with a silver spoon hmmm......you can't stop complaining of hardship. You have been complaining since when Obasanjo was president. Oga na poverty be your problem.

Zxcvbnmghtr:


The WORST governor Anambra has ever had and will ever have.

Like your generic username

IjawUnited:

Like your generic username

It's a FACT even on Nairaland a whole thread was made on Peter Obi in 2012 about being the WORST EVER GOVERNOR.

https://www.nairaland.com/870945/what-exactly-peter-obi-doing?s=08

okay! next place for unah Is east

lastmessenger:
yes let's blame him for bringing hyper inflation to Nigeria and for showing terrorist the road to northern Nigeria

This is your new style of trying to wriggle out Obi from the consequences of his uninformed posts?

Zxcvbnmghtr:


You are the one blaming him. 😆. What you should know is, if you are not born with a silver spoon hmmm......you can't stop complaining of hardship. You have been complaining since when Obasanjo was president. Oga na poverty be your problem.

Why not keep quiet and people may assume you are intelligent but always yapping unguided utterances and showing your uncouthness online,leaves alot to be desired...your parents for sure,we will not be proud of you.

AustineE1:

Why not keep quiet and people may assume you are intelligent but always yapping unguided utterances and showing your uncouthness online,leaves alot to be desired...your parents for sure,we will not be proud of you.

Your opinion. Everyone has a right to one. Hope you have not started eating grass though.

Terrorists are doing their SWOT analysis and any government that is inept is indirectly sending an invitation to foreign terrorists to come and compete with local terrorists.

500 people will be kidnapped by terrorists and no single confrontation by 9ja security agencies.
Bello Turji, a notorious terrorist is being protected by Nigerian authorities as alleged by Repulic of Niger.

Nlfpmod, I fear for my state Kwara, these people are everywhere, but our government is aloof.

We warmly welcome them in the North.

All the Fine Fine Hausa babes only should come to my house for refuge when hour mature 😊😊

JagabanB:

This is your new style of trying to wriggle out Obi from the consequences of his uninformed posts?

who cares ? We all know the truth. You can call obi hundred times in a day to console yourself but that does not change the reality

Zxcvbnmghtr:


You are the one blaming him. 😆. What you should know is, if you are not born with a silver spoon hmmm......you can't stop complaining of hardship. You have been complaining since when Obasanjo was president. Oga na poverty be your problem.

online millionaire you are entitled to your opinion.I am gainfully employed and I still have my own side bringing in money yet I know that there is hyper inflation and it has nothing with being poor or not.
If you think hyper inflation is ok then that means you are probably a thief who does not work for his money or you are still living with your parents
Call obi from now till eternity it changes nothing.

lastmessenger:
online millionaire you are entitled to your opinion.I am gainfully employed and I still have my own side bringing in money yet I know that there is hyper inflation and it has nothing with being poor or not.
If you think hyper inflation is ok then that means you are probably a thief who does not work for his money or you are still living with your parents
Call obi from now till eternity it changes nothing.

As expected. Lol . You are funny. Anyway the Federal government will soon add to your salary. Continue calling Obi.

Hausa people are accomodating they will welcome them with open alms just like they did Othman Dan Fodio in 18th century but they should remain in the North.

lastmessenger:
who cares ? We all know the truth. You can call obi hundred times in a day to console yourself but that does not change the reality

Obi can make a million post, it won't make him president

IjawUnited:
Blame Peter Obi 🤡

and igbos

When will Obi give them a borehole so that Obi can get their votes

Blame politician 🤡

0001Lagos:
Tinubu don't care

yes its Obi's fault. He is always looking for where to go that's why there are terrorists in control of parts of Nigeria. What a man. Nigeria dodged a bullet of Bitter Obi

0001Lagos:
Tinubu don't care

thank God you no remember obi name.

Muslims and terrorism

JagabanB:

Obi can make a million post, it won't make him president

obi is the consolation for foooools for voting a disaster president.

Zxcvbnmghtr:


As expected. Lol . You are funny. Anyway the Federal government will soon add to your salary. Continue calling Obi.

federal government will add to whose salary? Probably your old man?

It was so shameful and embarrassing seeing the Nigerien Policeman telling the bandit kingpin - Bello Turji that it is understandable that he is being protected and shielded by the Nigerian security agencies and government. However, that if he dares enter Nigerien soil then he is finished.

So it wouldn't be unexpected if terrorists can cross over into Nigeria because they find complete solace in a safe haven where there is a good record of terrorists arw being treated with kids gloves. Too bad! So sad!

Why is the government so reluctant to invest in surveillance drones?