Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- The Nigerian government says it will continue to invest in technology, intelligence and operational capabilities to tackle insecurity, acknowledging that serious security challenges persist in parts of the country despite reported successes by security forces.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said this on Monday during a media chat with senior editors and journalists in Abuja.

Mr Idris defended the administration's security efforts, saying President Bola Tinubu had strengthened the operational capabilities of the armed forces, intelligence services and other security agencies through improved coordination, equipment, logistics and support for frontline personnel.

He said security...