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In recent times, Nigeria has gone through turbulent periods of different kinds. DAILY POST examines 10 tragic events that occurred in the last 10 days as the security of the country continues to deteriorate.
11/11/25 – Six Senior Directors from the Ministry of Defence were kidnapped along the Kogi axis, reminding us that even those tasked with securing our nation are no longer safe.
15/11/25 – A senior military officer, a Brigadier General, was brutally executed, a grave signal of the danger engulfing both civilians and security personnel.
16/11/25 – Sixty-four civilians, including women and children, were abducted in Zamfara, with innocent lives also lost in the attack.
17/11/25 – Twenty-five schoolgirls, young children with dreams and innocence, were abducted in Kebbi, and their Vice Principal was killed, adding to the heartbreaking list of attacks on our nation’s future.
18/11/25 – Worshippers praying peacefully in a church in Kwara State were violently attacked, with some killed and about 38 abducted. A place of worship, meant to be a sanctuary, became a scene of fear. The kidnapped victims were reportedly released on Sunday.
18/11/25 – A disturbing crisis unfolded at the PDP Wadata Plaza headquarters. Instead of de-escalation, elements within the security agencies worsened the situation and further instigated it. Rather than focusing on protecting citizens, the government appeared to watch with amusement, encouraging the destruction of political parties and the weakening of our democracy.
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18/11/25 – During the All Nigeria Judges’ Conference, judges who should embody neutrality and integrity were seen standing as the APC partisan song “On Your Mandate We Shall Stand” played ahead of the President’s address. This troubling moment further eroded public trust in institutions expected to protect the rule of law. The judiciary, however, denied the allegation.
19/11/25 – Soldiers heading to rescue the Kebbi State abducted schoolgirls were ambushed, showing once again how undersupported our security forces have become.
21/11/25 – Nigerians awoke to the devastating news that over 300 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted from a Catholic school in Niger State. Fifty of them reportedly escaped on Sunday and reunited with their families.
