Nigeria is preparing a major expansion of its police force as President Bola Tinubu moves to confront escalating violence nationwide. The decision follows the shocking abduction of hundreds of students from a Catholic school in the country’s north, a development that intensified international scrutiny. The government is also facing pressure from the United States, with the administration of President Donald Trump pressing Abuja to better protect Christian communities. Washington has even threatened direct military intervention and hinted at potential tariffs if the unrest continues. Yet analysts warn that US pressure may be worsening the situation, encouraging kidnappers who hope to extract quick payouts as authorities scramble to respond.
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