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APM tackles defence minister over claim on insecurity, says terrorism not defeated
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points The party argues that terrorism has not been defeated, citing the 2026 Global Terrorism Index as evidence. According to the party, Nigeria's ranking in the index has changed, moving from sixth place in 2025 to fourth place in 2026 among countries most affected by terrorism.
A political party has disputed a claim made by the defence minister regarding the state of insecurity. The party argues that terrorism has not been defeated, citing the 2026 Global Terrorism Index as evidence.
According to the party, Nigeria's ranking in the index has changed, moving from sixth place in 2025 to fourth place in 2026 among countries most affected by terrorism.
Further details on this development are available from the source, which reported on the party's response to the defence minister's claim.
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Category: News Published: September 5, 2026 Source: Premium Times Reading time: 1 min
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