The attacks have killed more than 200 people, but the kidnapped Christians have been released.
Nigerian armed groups have launched multiple attacks in recent days, killing more than 200 people.
Meanwhile, all Christian believers kidnapped from churches last month have been released.
How serious is the security situation in Nigeria? What progress is being made?
host: Adrian Finnihan
Guests:
James Barnett – Non-resident fellow at the Hudson Institute, specializing in armed groups in Nigeria
Oluwole Ojewale – Regional Coordinator for West and Central Africa, Institute for Security Studies
Melvin Foote – Founder and Chairman of the African Constituency, US-Africa policy expert
Posted on February 7, 2026






