ConflictsNigeria
Nigeria's security forces underresourced during crisis

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Azeezat Olaoluwa
November 30, 2025Advertisement
Nigerian soldiers on the front lines face dire conditions and shortages. In exclusive footage, a soldier reveals leaking roofs, lack of food and only 60 rounds of ammunition per fighter. Troops often buy their own gear while battling Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province group in a 16-year insurgency. Despite government assurances, soldiers say promises of improved welfare remain unfulfilled.