World · Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
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The expansion signals Nigeria's escalating response to widespread armed group violence and kidnappings that have overwhelmed security forces, affecting civilian safety across multiple regions and straining government resources.
Nigeria's president has approved the country's largest military expansion in recent times as the government confronts mounting pressure to counter armed groups that regularly attack civilians. The expansion comes as the government grapples with a series of security crises that have tested the capacity of Nigerian forces. In early August, the president ordered an 80% salary increase for junior soldiers as security forces struggle to contain multiple threats. Days later, security forces conducted the country's largest single-day rescue operation, freeing more than 300 abductees. The military also rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen while traveling through north-western Zamfara state. Armed groups continue to pose a persistent threat across Nigeria's territory.
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Nigeria's president approved the country's largest military expansion in recent times
NO SOURCEIn early August, the president ordered an 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
NO SOURCESecurity forces conducted the country's largest single-day rescue operation, freeing more than 300 abductees
NO SOURCEThe military rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen while traveling through north-western Zamfara state
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