{
  "id": 8494626,
  "title": "Don’t politicize insecurity – Analyst, Kazayet tells Nigerian politicians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/dont-politicize-insecurity-analyst-kazayet-tells-nigerian-politicians",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T16:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/19/dont-politicize-insecurity-analyst-kazayet-tells-nigerian-politicians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Public affairs analyst and security advocate Charles Kazayet has urged Nigerian politicians to refrain from politicizing insecurity and instead support the armed forces in their ongoing fight against terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. In a statement on Friday, Kazayet pointed out that there is significant evidence indicating progress in the country's security architecture. He highlighted that troops under Operation Hadin Kai have been actively targeting Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), and other criminal groups, as well as their logistical networks. During the second quarter of 2026, these troops reportedly neutralized 484 terrorists, arrested 370 suspects, and rescued 595 kidnapped victims. Kazayet emphasized that during this critical time in Nigeria's journey, politicians and citizens must unite and provide their support to the armed forces. He stressed that political divisions should not undermine public trust in security institutions or deter cooperation with the troops. According to Kazayet, every Nigerian has a responsibility to contribute by providing accurate and timely information, assisting security personnel, and refusing to provide shelter or legitimacy to criminal elements. He strongly advised against politicizing insecurity.",
  "summary": "Public affairs analyst and security advocate, Charles Kazayet, has called on politicians across the divide to support the Nigerian Armed Forces in the fight against insecurity. Kazayet made the disclosure in a statement on Friday. According to him, the figures are evident that the country’s security architecture is making progress in the fight against terrorists, bandits, […] Don’t politicize…",
  "key_points": [
    "Politician Charles Kazayet urges Nigerian politicians to stop politicizing insecurity.",
    "Kazayet advises unity and support for armed forces, not political divisions."
  ],
  "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."
}