Insecurity continues to cast a long, troubling shadow across Nigeria. From kidnappings to armed banditry, insurgency to violent crimes, millions of citizens now live with the daily fear that danger could strike at any moment. Yet, despite billions spent on security operations, one debate remains at the centre of Nigeria’s struggle for peace: Should the nation rely on kinetic strategies military force and firepower or embrace non-kinetic approaches such as dialogue, reintegration, community engagement, and economic development? So today on Nigeria Daily, we ask: Which approach offers Nigeria a real chance at lasting peace kinetic or non-kinetic? And can the country find the right balance between the two?
