{
  "id": 3560728,
  "title": "Insecurity: ‘Enemies within govt, elite ranks’ – Rufai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/insecurity-enemies-within-govt-elite-ranks-rufai",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T18:10:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/insecurity-enemies-within-govt-elite-ranks-rufai/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni has accused Nigeria's government and elite class of being involved in the country's ongoing insecurity. On Wednesday's 'Morning Show' on Arise Television, Rufai argued that the government's complicity, rather than a lack of resources, is the root cause of the nation's struggle against kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism. Rufai stated that increased security presence or state police will not resolve the issue if officials and state actors are collaborating with criminals. He cited the Woro attack in Kwara State, where bandits killed innocent Nigerians after residents alerted security authorities. Rufai also pointed out instances where state governments had participated in photo opportunities with bandits, suggesting that high-ranking officials are involved in these criminal activities. Rufai emphasized that Nigeria is not ready to end insecurity and that complicity within the ecosystem is preventing progress. He questioned why Nigerians are being deceived when the truth is alarming, citing the example of the Woro residents who informed security authorities but were later attacked by bandits.",
  "summary": "Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni has alleged that Nigeria’s persistent insecurity is driven by deep-seated complicity within the government and elite class rather than a lack of resources. Speaking on Wednesday during Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’, Rufai stated that Nigeria is not yet ready to stop the kidnapping, banditry and terrorism confronting the nation. According to him, […] Insecurity:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigeria's government and elite class implicated in country's insecurity",
    "Security presence or state police ineffective if officials collaborate with criminals",
    "Woro attack in Kwara State highlights complicity in criminal activities"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}