Nigerian bandit conflict

thumb|NigeriabanditconflictThe Nigerian bandit conflict is an ongoing conflict between the country's federal government and various gangs and ethnic militias. Starting in 2011, the insecurity remaining from the conflict between the Fulani and Hausa ethnic groups quickly allowed other criminal and jihadist elements to form in the region. Quotes What has been happening is a calamity … us Muslims fighting each other is a loss, not gain. We want the government to help us so that when we go for grazing no one will oppress us and we will not oppress anyone. Haruna interjected People appear to have given up on the government’s ability to protect them, and are instead making deals with bandits. Kabiru Adamu, a former Nigerian intelligence officer who now runs a risk management company, said External links Category:History of Nigeria Category:Conflicts