ODSIP NEWSLETTER FIFTH EDITION

ODSIP Newsletter Vol.1 No.5

In recent times, South West, Nigeria as well as other regions have been faced with series of high profile crimes ranging from farmers/herdsmen clashes, kidnapping, particularly kidnap for ransom, armed robbery, home invasion, Jailbreaks, carjacking, rape, killings, cybercrimes, vandalism of farm lands and a host of illicit acts that have continued to instill fear, uncertainty, pain and even considerable trepidation of the well-being of the people. The situation in the Southwest is a glimpse of the worrisome insecurity, nationwide. Hence, Overseas Security Advisory Council Review Report (2020) placed Nigeria at Level 3, indicating that travelers need to re-consider the choice of traveling to Nigeria due to high rate of crimes.