Nigeria recorded at least 98 criminal incidents in the past week, including 51 attacks and abductions, despite a significant increase in government spending on security, according to a police report and treasury data.
Records from the Open Treasury Portal show that the Federal Government spent ₦57.78 billion on security-related projects and operations between January and April 2026. The amount represents a 128 percent increase compared to the ₦25.35 billion spent during the same period in 2025.
The spending covered defence equipment procurement, security infrastructure, military barracks, police facilities, and other security projects. However, analysts have questioned the effectiveness of the expenditure as violent attacks continue across many parts of the country.
Of the total amount spent, ₦21.39 billion went to defence equipment procurement, ₦14.16 billion to security equipment, and ₦5.84 billion to military barracks construction. Police stations and barracks received ₦5.17 billion, while other funds were allocated to equipment rehabilitation, defence facilities, and military barracks repairs.
Despite the increased spending, only 1.24 percent of the ₦4.66 trillion security budget for 2026 had been utilized by the end of April.
A police security report revealed that within seven days, authorities recorded 37 homicide cases, 27 banditry incidents, 24 kidnappings, eight armed robberies, and two terrorism-related attacks across several states, including Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, and Kebbi.
One of the most notable incidents occurred in Zamfara State, where 39 residents were abducted after reportedly entering a forest to negotiate peace with a notorious bandit leader. In Katsina State, gunmen blocked the Katsina-Kankara highway and abducted passengers from a commercial vehicle, though police later rescued most of the victims.
Security experts described the situation as one of the country's most serious security crises. They argued that the military remains overstretched and that increased spending alone cannot resolve the problem without addressing deeper issues such as poverty, corruption, poor governance, and weak border security.
Analysts also noted that large portions of the security budget remain unused, while attacks by bandits, kidnappers, and terrorists continue to affect communities across Nigeria. They urged the government to adopt more effective strategies and tackle the root causes of insecurity.
The report highlights the growing concern that despite higher security allocations, violent crime and armed attacks remain widespread across the country.
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