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Nigeria: Fighting terror and separatism

Mimi Mefo Newuh, George OkachiSeptember 4, 2025

The Nigerian army claims the country is safer, but many citizens feel less secure than ever. With armed groups active in northern and southern states, and civilians caught in the crossfire, how do the authorities distinguish between separatists and terrorists? And how does the military plan to control them? Nigeria's army spokesman Tukur Gusau joins us Under The Baobab.

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The Nigerianarmy claims the country is safer, but many citizens feel less secure than ever. With armed groups active in northernand southern states,and civilians caught in the crossfire, how do the authorities distinguish between separatistsand terrorists? And how does the military plan to control them? Nigeria's army spokesman Tukur Gusau joins us Under The Baobab.

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