The Loneliest War

“The Nigerian Armed Forces and security agencies are capable of handling the security situation in Nigeria. All we need is the understanding, the support of well-meaning people all over the world, and those who want to be partners should be partners indeed… We are a sovereign nation… Indeed we are concerned for our sovereignty as a state and that we will defend at all costs.” —Rtd. Major General Chris Olukolade ith state fragility mounting as a result of

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