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Democracy Day in Nigeria and Armed Groups Reaction to the President’s Crackdown on Violence

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James Barnett
Nigerian soldiers from the Multinational Joint Task Force drive an armoured truck at the MNJTF military base in Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria, on July 5, 2025. (Getty Images)
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Nigerian soldiers from the Multinational Joint Task Force drive an armoured truck at the MNJTF military base in Monguno, Borno State, Nigeria, on July 5, 2025. (Getty Images)

James Barnett appears on Times Radio to discuss Nigeria’s democratic transition and the country’s ongoing security challenges. While democratic governance has expanded since the end of military rule, the proliferation of armed groups has contributed to rising violence and instability. Barnett examines recent warnings from Nigerian authorities that armed groups must disarm or face increased pressure from the state.