Northern Nigerian leaders meet amid surge in banditry, kidnappings, and attacks on schools and communities.

Nigeria’s northern governors and traditional rulers are meeting in Kaduna to tackle rising banditry, kidnappings, and attacks on schools, with over 350 people abducted and dozens killed recently. The House of Representatives held a rare three-day session to address nationwide insecurity, criticizing federal inaction and pushing for reforms, including state police. In Osun State, a 24-hour curfew was imposed in Igbajo following unrest over a former ruler’s death. Meanwhile, attacks on medical workers continue amid rural healthcare crises, and deteriorating infrastructure, especially in Oyo State, adds to public frustration over insecurity and unfulfilled government promises.