Special Report: Nigeria Injects ₦2.3tn into Security Amid Escalating Crisis
ABUJA — Latest Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) documents reveal that the Nigerian government disbursed ₦2.3 trillion in special intervention funding to military and paramilitary agencies between October 2023 and September 2025.
The funding was released in 23 monthly tranches of ₦100 billion each, operating as a "transit account" where funds were disbursed immediately upon receipt. Despite this massive financial injection, recent data and a surge in violence suggest that the security situation remains the primary obstacle to national stability and economic growth.
Key Financial Highlights
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Total Intervention: ₦2.3 trillion across three phases.
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Non-Regular Allowances: An additional ₦450 billion was allocated for military "non-regular allowances" between April and June 2025.
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Intelligence Funding: ₦40 billion was channelled through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in September 2025.
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Lack of Transparency: Official ledgers do not specify the exact projects, equipment, or specific agencies that received the ₦2.3 trillion, describing the beneficiaries broadly as "Military and Para Military Agencies."
Economic Impact: Insecurity as a Business Barrier
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) February 2026 Business Expectations Survey confirms that insecurity is now the top constraint for businesses, outranking high taxes and power shortages.
Rising Violence in Plateau and Kaduna
Despite the high spending, a fresh wave of attacks has claimed at least 40 lives in Northern Nigeria:
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Plateau State (Jos North): Gunmen on motorcycles attacked the Angwan Rukuba community on Palm Sunday. While police confirmed 12 deaths, community leaders report the toll has risen to 27. In response, Governor Caleb Mutfwang imposed a 48-hour curfew and the University of Jos suspended examinations.
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Kaduna State (Kagarko LGA): Attackers stormed a wedding celebration in Kahir community, killing 13 people and abducting 25 others. Local leaders described a "humanitarian crisis" as rural areas remain largely unprotected.
National and International Reaction
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) condemned the killings, noting with concern that attackers reportedly wore uniforms resembling security personnel. Archbishop Daniel Okoh stated, "A nation cannot keep bleeding like this and expect to move forward."
Internationally, U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore warned of potential diplomatic consequences for the Nigeria-U.S. relationship if the Federal Government fails to protect citizens and curb the targeting of religious communities.
The persistent violence, despite the continuous ₦100 billion monthly disbursements, has intensified public scrutiny over the effectiveness and transparency of Nigeria’s defence spending.