Terror insurgency or Christian genocide? Inside Nigeria’s security crisis

Nigeria is facing a security crisis. Extremist violence, mass
kidnappings and deepening food insecurity has created what the UN
has called the country’s worst emergency in a decade.


Recent weeks have seen a spate of high profile abductions,
including 300 schoolgirls and teachers from Niger state.


Security officials now fear these pupils could be used as human
shields to deter a military intervention being threatened by the
United States.


At the same time, aid is being slashed, and extremist groups and
criminal gangs have disrupted food supplies, leaving 35 million
people projected to face “severe food insecurity” next year.


This week, Arthur and Venetia speak to Chi Lael, Head of
Communications for the World Food Programme in Nigeria to get a
clearer picture of the crisis.


Plus Global Health Reporter Lilia Sebouai explains how tensions
have worsened since she visited the area last year.


Producer: Sophie O'Sullivan


Executive Producer: Louisa Wells


Studio Operator: Meghan Searle


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