THE CONTINUOUS RISE OF INSECURITY IN NIGERIA – AN INDICATOR OF A COUNTRY HEADING TOWARDS ANARCHY IF THE BUHARI-LED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DOES NOT WAKE UP TO ITS RESPONSIBILITIES
February 17, 2021 | News
For quite some time now, and more recently, well-meaning Nigerians and relevant stakeholders have been hammering on the dangers ahead of the nation, with the rising insecurity across the country. But what is more disturbing is the way and manner this problem is being taken and handled by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government,
THE CONTINUOUS RISE OF INSECURITY IN NIGERIA – AN INDICATOR OF A COUNTRY HEADING TOWARDS ANARCHY IF THE BUHARI-LED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DOES NOT WAKE UP TO ITS RESPONSIBILITIES
For quite some time now, and more recently, well-meaning Nigerians and relevant stakeholders have been hammering on the dangers ahead of the nation, with the rising insecurity across the country. But what is more disturbing is the way and manner this problem is being taken and handled by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, which has only made matters worse and has brought about more disunity, division and animosity amongst the different ethnic nationalities in the country towards the Fulani Northerners. For me, it will be foolhardy for the Federal Government and relevant Security Operatives to not take these ‘warning signs’ seriously, which are nothing but signs of a failing state heading towards anarchy.
Recently, former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd), said that the country stood the risk of DISINTEGRATION, if the violence and criminality currently spreading like a wildfire across the country is allowed to fester. And his warning is hinged on the recent ethnic clashes, insurgency/banditry attacks and kidnapping across the country. He then went on to call all Nigerians, particularly the State Governors, to take full responsibility in managing the divergent voices and frustrations within their States that could fuel disunity, anarchy and disintegration.
For me however, I strongly believe that the tune and momentum of the fight against insurgency and these violent crimes across the country, can best be set by the President, and Commander-In-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces – Muhammadu Buhari. Sadly, the President’s body language and disposition over this insecurity concerns since he came into power, has not been encouraging to suggest that he, and his Security Chiefs, are really serious about ending this problem. If anything, this issue became worse under his reign in Government. Even the members of the National Assembly that are supposed to call the President to Order, have become nothing but barking dogs that are not willing and able to bite.
Just on the morning of February 17, 2021, Nigerians beheld reports of the brazen attack on Government Science College, Kagara, Rafi LGA of Niger State, following which a yet to be ascertained number of staff and students have been abducted by supposed ‘bandits’, which is what they now call them. Then came a released video that has gone viral, showing at least 21 abducted passengers of Niger State Transit Authority (NSTA) on February 15, 2021, in the Yakila District of the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The said attack underscores the pervasive insecurity and threat of kidnapping by local criminal elements in Nigeria.
Like I said, they call them bandits these days. But looking at the said video carefully, and you see how they are practically celebrating over the success of their criminal operation as they brandished RPGs and AK47s with shots in the air, scaring the living day light out of their abductors, I do not think anyone in their right minds would still call these criminals bandits. These are certified TERRORISTS, with all the fingerprints of Boko Haram and ISWAP. What is more, they're in a village, not a forest! And it seems they have their sights on Abuja. Especially with the frequent attacks and operations in Niger State, which is just a boarder away from Abuja. Bandits with RPGs (Rocket-propelled grenade/shoulder-fired missile weapon), and AK47s are terrorists. So, Miyetti Allah, Malami, Bala Mohammed, Sheik Gumi; should keep up with their deceits.
In the words of Benjamin Netanyahu: “A Peace that is built on LIES will crash on the rocks of middle eastern reality (in this case – the realities in the Nigerian State). You can only build Peace on TRUTH. In the words of a concerned Nigerian: “When the North is ready to tell the TRUTH, we will have that honest conversation…”
With all that has happened within the last couple of days, all we have seen from the Nigerian Federal Government is the usual. After condemning the said reported school abduction in Niger State, President Buhari was said to have dispatched Security officials to the State to try and rescue the abducted passengers, amongst whom were women and children.
While on the part of the National Assembly, The Senate on Wednesday February 17, 2021, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY ON SECURITY WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY. The red chamber made the call following a point of order by Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), on the abduction of students and staff of the Government Science Secondary School in Kagara, Niger State. Musa said the terrorist who whisked their victims away were dressed in military uniforms.
It is really sad to see how the Nigerian Legislative arm is practically begging the Executive arm to take action over this serious security issue in the country. The same Legislative arm with the Constitutional Power to remove the Executive for ordinary “gross misconduct and negligence of duty.” What a Country!
Zik Gbemre,
February 17,2021
We Mobilize Others To Fight For Individual Causes As If Those Were Our Causes
For quite some time now, and more recently, well-meaning Nigerians and relevant stakeholders have been hammering on the dangers ahead of the nation, with the rising insecurity across the country. But what is more disturbing is the way and manner this problem is being taken and handled by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, which has only made matters worse and has brought about more disunity, division and animosity amongst the different ethnic nationalities in the country towards the Fulani Northerners. For me, it will be foolhardy for the Federal Government and relevant Security Operatives to not take these ‘warning signs’ seriously, which are nothing but signs of a failing state heading towards anarchy.
Recently, former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd), said that the country stood the risk of DISINTEGRATION, if the violence and criminality currently spreading like a wildfire across the country is allowed to fester. And his warning is hinged on the recent ethnic clashes, insurgency/banditry attacks and kidnapping across the country. He then went on to call all Nigerians, particularly the State Governors, to take full responsibility in managing the divergent voices and frustrations within their States that could fuel disunity, anarchy and disintegration.
For me however, I strongly believe that the tune and momentum of the fight against insurgency and these violent crimes across the country, can best be set by the President, and Commander-In-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces – Muhammadu Buhari. Sadly, the President’s body language and disposition over this insecurity concerns since he came into power, has not been encouraging to suggest that he, and his Security Chiefs, are really serious about ending this problem. If anything, this issue became worse under his reign in Government. Even the members of the National Assembly that are supposed to call the President to Order, have become nothing but barking dogs that are not willing and able to bite.
Just on the morning of February 17, 2021, Nigerians beheld reports of the brazen attack on Government Science College, Kagara, Rafi LGA of Niger State, following which a yet to be ascertained number of staff and students have been abducted by supposed ‘bandits’, which is what they now call them. Then came a released video that has gone viral, showing at least 21 abducted passengers of Niger State Transit Authority (NSTA) on February 15, 2021, in the Yakila District of the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The said attack underscores the pervasive insecurity and threat of kidnapping by local criminal elements in Nigeria.
Like I said, they call them bandits these days. But looking at the said video carefully, and you see how they are practically celebrating over the success of their criminal operation as they brandished RPGs and AK47s with shots in the air, scaring the living day light out of their abductors, I do not think anyone in their right minds would still call these criminals bandits. These are certified TERRORISTS, with all the fingerprints of Boko Haram and ISWAP. What is more, they're in a village, not a forest! And it seems they have their sights on Abuja. Especially with the frequent attacks and operations in Niger State, which is just a boarder away from Abuja. Bandits with RPGs (Rocket-propelled grenade/shoulder-fired missile weapon), and AK47s are terrorists. So, Miyetti Allah, Malami, Bala Mohammed, Sheik Gumi; should keep up with their deceits.
In the words of Benjamin Netanyahu: “A Peace that is built on LIES will crash on the rocks of middle eastern reality (in this case – the realities in the Nigerian State). You can only build Peace on TRUTH. In the words of a concerned Nigerian: “When the North is ready to tell the TRUTH, we will have that honest conversation…”
With all that has happened within the last couple of days, all we have seen from the Nigerian Federal Government is the usual. After condemning the said reported school abduction in Niger State, President Buhari was said to have dispatched Security officials to the State to try and rescue the abducted passengers, amongst whom were women and children.
While on the part of the National Assembly, The Senate on Wednesday February 17, 2021, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY ON SECURITY WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY. The red chamber made the call following a point of order by Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), on the abduction of students and staff of the Government Science Secondary School in Kagara, Niger State. Musa said the terrorist who whisked their victims away were dressed in military uniforms.
It is really sad to see how the Nigerian Legislative arm is practically begging the Executive arm to take action over this serious security issue in the country. The same Legislative arm with the Constitutional Power to remove the Executive for ordinary “gross misconduct and negligence of duty.” What a Country!
Zik Gbemre,
February 17,2021
We Mobilize Others To Fight For Individual Causes As If Those Were Our Causes