As new academic session begins, schools in Nigeria-Benin border communities remain closed
An analysis by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) found that violent events involving jihadist groups across Benin’s Alibori and Borgou departments, Niger’s Dosso region, and Nigeria’s Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger and Kwara states increased by 86 per cent in 2025 compared with 2024.
Data compiled and analysed by PREMIUM TIMES show that mass school abductions have already spread well beyond the Northeast and Northwest, becoming a recurring national security problem.
In July, Mr Musa said Nigeria was increasing military cooperation with Benin and Niger and creating another military sector to cover the tri-border area.
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