The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s government of downplaying Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, despite official claims of improvement. The group cited the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, which ranks Nigeria as the fourth-most insecure country in the world under Tinubu’s leadership. APM criticized Defence Minister Christopher Musa for asserting that security has improved, arguing that killings and abductions continue unabated.
APM has also called on Tinubu and Musa to travel without armed escorts as a test of the claimed security progress. The group insists that the government is denying the ongoing violence, despite evidence of persistent insecurity. The pressure comes as reports of attacks and kidnappings remain high, raising concerns about the reliability of official statements.
The controversy highlights growing distrust between the administration and opposition groups. APM’s challenge underscores a broader debate over the accuracy of security assessments and the effectiveness of current measures. As tensions rise, the situation remains under close scrutiny.
