Retired Brigadier General SK Usman has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to reclaim Nigeria’s forests from kidnappers and bandits, warning that areas once regarded as places of refuge have become hideouts for criminal groups.
Usman, in an opinion article titled “When the Bush Is No Longer a Sanctuary,” published by Gatekeepers News on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, identified inadequate security presence, weak intelligence gathering and poor coordination among security agencies as factors contributing to forest-based criminal activities.
Read Also: Ebola Alert: Federal Government Identifies 44 Contacts in FCT
He cited forest areas in Katsina, Kaduna, Niger and Zamfara states as examples of locations where criminal groups have exploited difficult terrain to conceal their movements, hold victims captive and launch attacks on surrounding communities.
The retired general noted that the growing threat of kidnapping has disrupted farming, trade and other economic activities, leaving rural communit
This is another opportunity to own a faster-loading website to expand your business and take it digitally online. Meet the best website designer/master coder for any kind of website. Contact them now it is affordable Chat now: 09077260922
ALAGA360.COM.NG Advertisement Rate CardReach Thousands of Readers Across Nigeria and Beyond
Display Advertisement Rates
| Advertisement Type | Size | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homepage Banner | 728 × 90 px | 1 Week | ₦30,000 |
| Homepage Banner | 728 × 90 px | 1 Month | ₦100,000 |
| Sidebar Banner | 300 × 250 px | 1 Month | ₦50,000 |
| Sponsored Article | Full Page | Permanent | ₦50,000 |
| Featured News Publication | Full Article | Per Post | ₦20,000 |
| Event Promotion | Article + Banner | 1 Week | ₦40,000 |
| Political Campaign Coverage | Article + Interview | Per Package | ₦100,000 |
| Business Profile Feature | Full Article | Permanent | ₦75,000 |
| Social Media Promotion | All Platforms | Campaign | Contact Us |
Special Advertising Packages
🥉 Bronze
- ✔ 1 Sponsored Article
- ✔ 1 Month Sidebar Banner
- ✔ Social Media Promotion
🥈 Silver
- ✔ 2 Sponsored Articles
- ✔ Homepage Banner (1 Month)
- ✔ Social Media Promotion
- ✔ Interview Publication
🥇 Gold
- ✔ Unlimited News Coverage
- ✔ Homepage Banner
- ✔ Featured Interview
- ✔ Social Media Campaign
- ✔ Event Coverage
[…] Read Also: Retired Military General Urges Government to Flush Criminals Out of Forests […]