Insecurity in the North: How dialogue without disarmament fuels fragile peace

By Austine Agbo Emmanuel Despite an increasing reliance on dialogue and reconciliation strategies across Northern Nigeria, violent insecurity persists, raising serious concerns about the structure and credibility of these engagements. From Zamfara to Katsina and Kaduna states, negotiations with armed groups have become a recurring feature of conflict management. However, security observers point to a ...