Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The Edo State Government spent N14.48 billion on security votes and related services in the first nine months of 2026 but released no capital funds to its Ministry of Public Security and Safety, which is officially responsible for coordinating security and safety operations across the state.

The expenditure, contained in the state's third-quarter 2026 Budget Performance Report, raises questions about the government's funding priorities at a time when Edo continues to face security concerns, including kidnapping, cultism, armed attacks and other violent crimes.

According to the report, the government spent N11.31 billion on security votes, including operations, between January and September, representing 66.1 per cent ...