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Tinubu to Recruit Tens of Thousands of Police After Mass School Abduction amid US Pressure

President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria will hire tens of thousands of police to tackle a spike in violence after a mass abduction at a Catholic boarding school in the north. The move follows pressure from the United States, which has warned of possible tariffs if Nigeria does not do more to protect at-risk communities. Analysts warn such pressure could unintentionally encourage kidnappers seeking ransom, while the World Food Programme says millions displaced by violence face unprecedented hunger.

07:34 PM, 11/25/2025Security
Tinubu to Recruit Tens of Thousands of Police After Mass School Abduction amid US Pressure

President Bola Tinubu announced plans to recruit tens of thousands of police officers to help curb a recent surge in violence, a move he framed as necessary to restore security following a large-scale abduction at a Catholic boarding school in northern Nigeria.

Security drive and political pressure

The recruitment pledge comes days after gunmen reportedly abducted hundreds of children from a Catholic school in the country’s north. Abuja is facing pressure from the United States, which has urged stronger protection for religious minorities and has even floated the possibility of tariffs if unrest continues.

Analysts warn of unintended consequences

Security analysts have cautioned that foreign pressure and public threats of sanctions could have unintended effects. Some say such pressure might incentivize criminal groups to pursue high-profile kidnappings to extract large ransoms from authorities keen to resolve cases quickly.

Humanitarian impact

Meanwhile, the World Food Programme has warned that millions displaced by violence across Nigeria are facing unprecedented levels of hunger. The combination of mass displacement, ongoing insecurity and strained state capacity is increasing the urgency of both security and humanitarian responses.

Outlook: Recruiting more officers is intended to reassure citizens and deter attackers, but success will depend on training, oversight, and complementary measures to address ransom-driven crime and the humanitarian crisis.

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