Renowned syndicated columnist and CEO of Sundiata Post, Dr Max Amuchie, has launched a powerful new three-part series titled “The Insecurity Triad” in the latest edition of his widely read column, The Sunday Stew.
In this third edition of the column, Amuchie turns his analytical lens on what he describes as a hydra-headed and deeply complex crisis threatening Nigeria’s sovereignty—an interlocking system of insecurity driven by kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism.
The series, structured as a three-part investigation, begins with Part I: “The Ransom Economy,” which explores how kidnapping has evolved into a multi-billion naira industry, turning human lives into commodities and fear into a transactional enterprise. Drawing on real-life accounts, national data, and historical context, the piece highlights the human, economic, and institutional cost of a crisis that continues to erode public trust and national stability.
According to Amuchie, “The Insecurity Triad is not just a security problem—it is an economic system, a social disruption, and a direct assault on the sovereignty of the Nigerian state. Each abduction, each raid, is a withdrawal from the fragile bank of national trust.”
Subsequent editions of the series will examine:
Part II: Banditry – the sustained siege on rural communities and agricultural systems
Part III: Terrorism – the broader existential threat to national unity and territorial integrity
The Sunday Stew has gained a reputation for its blend of investigative depth, narrative storytelling, and policy-oriented analysis. With The Insecurity Triad, Amuchie raises the stakes, offering not just commentary but a framework for understanding one of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges.
The first installment will be published on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Sundiata Post, BusinessDay, and across other partner platforms.
■ About Max Amuchie
Dr Max Amuchie is a syndicated columnist, media entrepreneur, and CEO of Sundiata Post. Through The Sunday Stew, he provides in-depth analysis of socio-political and economic issues shaping Nigeria and the African continent.
■ About The Sunday Stew
The Sunday Stew is a weekly opinion and analysis column known for its incisive commentary, blending data, historical context, and human-interest storytelling to illuminate critical national issues.
