Abstract
Fuel subsidy as a policy began in the 1970s and became institutionalized in 1977 as the Price Control Act was enacted. Subsidies existed because it was a means of making petrol affordable for every Nigerian. This policy is seen as a welfare policy that has helped Nigerians by making life a bit affordable for the average citizen. The author examines the removal of petrol subsidy and its implications on the security of Nigeria, analysing the reason for the removal of the subsidy by the Government. The paper is aimed at determining whether the government’s action puts a question mark on Nigeria’s Security architecture. This paper adopted the doctrinal research methodology. The author alludes that the removal of the petrol subsidy calls for more concern in Nigeria’s security apparatus. The author also recommends that the government should rescind this policy, prioritize the welfare of Nigerians by declaring a state of emergency in rebuilding the Land borders of Nigeria, improve training of security agencies, and add technology to the security and supply of Petrol.