Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Retired Brigadier-General Sani Kukasheka Usman, former Director of Army Public Relations, has called for a complete overhaul of the security strategy in Northwest Nigeria to address ongoing challenges.

Speaking at a two-day retreat in Kaduna for Katsina State officials and security experts, Kukasheka stressed the need to go beyond traditional security measures.

He pointed out that states like Katsina face serious issues, including banditry, kidnapping, and conflicts between herders and farmers, which threaten governance, economic growth, and social stability.

"Tackling these problems requires a mix of security operations, peacebuilding efforts, and conflict management strategies," he said.

While praising Governor D...