Undoubtedly, we are in the most challenging and convoluted period in our history as a sovereign and independent nation. Certain existential social realities have not only become intractable, but have dwarfed meaningful efforts designed to address them head on. The situation on the ground today is very worrisome as well as disturbing. What is currently playing out in our dear country is nothing different from a typical war situation. We are obviously in a ditch. Regrettably, no one, not even the system seems to be making any genuine effort to rescue the nation from the precipice. Some brainwashed, merciless and senile individuals masquerading as terrorists under an amorphous ragtag configuration called Boko Haram have not only held the nation by its jugular, but have made life unbearable for many Nigerians.





The reality of this dicey situation confronting us today can be seen in the rising figure of displaced persons, families and children presently taking refuge at different emergency settlements put in place by government agencies and non governmental organizations in some parts of the north east. It’s about time we told ourselves the blunt truth that all isn't okay and normal in our dear fatherland. Wanting to hide under any guise or narrow consideration to play down on the intensity of the disturbing situation in our Nigeria of today is indeed a sin in the sight of God almighty and crime against humanity. We cannot by any means hurriedly conclude that all is well and fine with us when we wake up daily to read gory, heartrending stories of how our fellow countrymen and women are slaughtered and buried in shallow graves like chickens.

Ideally, we should all be bothered by the horror and pains that Nigerians in the entire north-east are experiencing. Schools, hospitals, social, religious and commercial services have long given way to daylight bomb attacks and serial abductions of women and young school girls. We must all come to terms with the obvious fact that, insecurity in any part of Nigeria constitutes a huge security threat to the entire nation. One cannot really tell how these terror elements operate. So, it is completely wrong, unacceptable and condemnable for anyone or group of persons to roundly conclude that Boko Haram is simply a problem of just a section of Nigeria. To me, this attitude further fuels insecurity and emboldens these terror elements in their devilish mission to hasten Nigeria’s journey to Armageddon. It is high time we demanded genuine explanations from those who are prosecuting the insurgency war on the way forward. Keeping shut and acting as though all is well with us is a deadly venture.

These terrorists, after successfully registering their ugly presence in most parts of Borno State, with even a ‘caliphate’ in place, they have relocated to neighbouring Adamawa State, from where the group has been launching serious offensive in the last one week. Curiously, these attacks and successful relocations are going on at a time the federal government recently told the world that it had entered into a ceasefire agreement with the Boko Haram group. Besides, three of the six states in the northeast region have been under partial emergency rule in the last one year.

Many wonder how this group manages to operate in areas under full military watch! Just yesterday, Mubi, the home of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Alex Sabundu Badeh, came under serious attacks as terrorists, believed to be members of the Boko Haram sect invaded the town. Not satisfied with just attacking markets and other public places in the state, the daredevil guys took the battle to the military barracks located in the town. Media reports have it that armed military men literarily, sensing danger, deserted their barracks. Hell was however let lose yesterday. The situation created panic, confusion, disquiet, fears and uncertainty among residents of Mubi and several other adjoining towns within Adamawa state.

Many have summarily concluded that both the federal government and its military architecture are incapable of dealing with the situation head on. It appears that the more assurances we receive from our military and intelligence communities on the possibility of overcoming terrorism anytime soon, the fiercer the Boko Haram gets in its vicious attacks. From all indications, it appears that, concerned Nigerians, with particular reference to the government at the centre seem not to have the slightest clue as to how to end insurgency anytime soon. Well, forget the barrage of conjured lies usually presented to us in form of press statements assuring us of what the Federal Government is doing to send Shekau and his men packing.

We have heard all manner of lies since the very day Shekau made known his plans to make Nigeria a hell of a place

amsad19:
Undoubtedly, we are in the most challenging and convoluted period in our history as a sovereign and independent nation. Certain existential social realities have not only become intractable, but have dwarfed meaningful efforts designed to address them head on. The situation on the ground today is very worrisome as well as disturbing. What is currently playing out in our dear country is nothing different from a typical war situation. We are obviously in a ditch. Regrettably, no one, not even the system seems to be making any genuine effort to rescue the nation from the precipice. Some brainwashed, merciless and senile individuals masquerading as terrorists under an amorphous ragtag configuration called Boko Haram have not only held the nation by its jugular, but have made life unbearable for many Nigerians.





The reality of this dicey situation confronting us today can be seen in the rising figure of displaced persons, families and children presently taking refuge at different emergency settlements put in place by government agencies and non governmental organizations in some parts of the north east. It’s about time we told ourselves the blunt truth that all isn't okay and normal in our dear fatherland. Wanting to hide under any guise or narrow consideration to play down on the intensity of the disturbing situation in our Nigeria of today is indeed a sin in the sight of God almighty and crime against humanity. We cannot by any means hurriedly conclude that all is well and fine with us when we wake up daily to read gory, heartrending stories of how our fellow countrymen and women are slaughtered and buried in shallow graves like chickens.

Ideally, we should all be bothered by the horror and pains that Nigerians in the entire north-east are experiencing. Schools, hospitals, social, religious and commercial services have long given way to daylight bomb attacks and serial abductions of women and young school girls. We must all come to terms with the obvious fact that, insecurity in any part of Nigeria constitutes a huge security threat to the entire nation. One cannot really tell how these terror elements operate. So, it is completely wrong, unacceptable and condemnable for anyone or group of persons to roundly conclude that Boko Haram is simply a problem of just a section of Nigeria. To me, this attitude further fuels insecurity and emboldens these terror elements in their devilish mission to hasten Nigeria’s journey to Armageddon. It is high time we demanded genuine explanations from those who are prosecuting the insurgency war on the way forward. Keeping shut and acting as though all is well with us is a deadly venture.

These terrorists, after successfully registering their ugly presence in most parts of Borno State, with even a ‘caliphate’ in place, they have relocated to neighbouring Adamawa State, from where the group has been launching serious offensive in the last one week. Curiously, these attacks and successful relocations are going on at a time the federal government recently told the world that it had entered into a ceasefire agreement with the Boko Haram group. Besides, three of the six states in the northeast region have been under partial emergency rule in the last one year.

Many wonder how this group manages to operate in areas under full military watch! Just yesterday, Mubi, the home of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Alex Sabundu Badeh, came under serious attacks as terrorists, believed to be members of the Boko Haram sect invaded the town. Not satisfied with just attacking markets and other public places in the state, the daredevil guys took the battle to the military barracks located in the town. Media reports have it that armed military men literarily, sensing danger, deserted their barracks. Hell was however let lose yesterday. The situation created panic, confusion, disquiet, fears and uncertainty among residents of Mubi and several other adjoining towns within Adamawa state.

Many have summarily concluded that both the federal government and its military architecture are incapable of dealing with the situation head on. It appears that the more assurances we receive from our military and intelligence communities on the possibility of overcoming terrorism anytime soon, the fiercer the Boko Haram gets in its vicious attacks. From all indications, it appears that, concerned Nigerians, with particular reference to the government at the centre seem not to have the slightest clue as to how to end insurgency anytime soon. Well, forget the barrage of conjured lies usually presented to us in form of press statements assuring us of what the Federal Government is doing to send Shekau and his men packing.

We have heard all manner of lies since the very day Shekau made known his plans to make Nigeria a hell of a place

who cares

amsad19:
Undoubtedly, we are in the most challenging and convoluted period in our history as a sovereign and independent nation. Certain existential social realities have not only become intractable, but have dwarfed meaningful efforts designed to address them head on. The situation on the ground today is very worrisome as well as disturbing. What is currently playing out in our dear country is nothing different from a typical war situation. We are obviously in a ditch. Regrettably, no one, not even the system seems to be making any genuine effort to rescue the nation from the precipice. Some brainwashed, merciless and senile individuals masquerading as terrorists under an amorphous ragtag configuration called Boko Haram have not only held the nation by its jugular, but have made life unbearable for many Nigerians.





The reality of this dicey situation confronting us today can be seen in the rising figure of displaced persons, families and children presently taking refuge at different emergency settlements put in place by government agencies and non governmental organizations in some parts of the north east. It’s about time we told ourselves the blunt truth that all isn't okay and normal in our dear fatherland. Wanting to hide under any guise or narrow consideration to play down on the intensity of the disturbing situation in our Nigeria of today is indeed a sin in the sight of God almighty and crime against humanity. We cannot by any means hurriedly conclude that all is well and fine with us when we wake up daily to read gory, heartrending stories of how our fellow countrymen and women are slaughtered and buried in shallow graves like chickens.

Ideally, we should all be bothered by the horror and pains that Nigerians in the entire north-east are experiencing. Schools, hospitals, social, religious and commercial services have long given way to daylight bomb attacks and serial abductions of women and young school girls. We must all come to terms with the obvious fact that, insecurity in any part of Nigeria constitutes a huge security threat to the entire nation. One cannot really tell how these terror elements operate. So, it is completely wrong, unacceptable and condemnable for anyone or group of persons to roundly conclude that Boko Haram is simply a problem of just a section of Nigeria. To me, this attitude further fuels insecurity and emboldens these terror elements in their devilish mission to hasten Nigeria’s journey to Armageddon. It is high time we demanded genuine explanations from those who are prosecuting the insurgency war on the way forward. Keeping shut and acting as though all is well with us is a deadly venture.

These terrorists, after successfully registering their ugly presence in most parts of Borno State, with even a ‘caliphate’ in place, they have relocated to neighbouring Adamawa State, from where the group has been launching serious offensive in the last one week. Curiously, these attacks and successful relocations are going on at a time the federal government recently told the world that it had entered into a ceasefire agreement with the Boko Haram group. Besides, three of the six states in the northeast region have been under partial emergency rule in the last one year.

Many wonder how this group manages to operate in areas under full military watch! Just yesterday, Mubi, the home of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Alex Sabundu Badeh, came under serious attacks as terrorists, believed to be members of the Boko Haram sect invaded the town. Not satisfied with just attacking markets and other public places in the state, the daredevil guys took the battle to the military barracks located in the town. Media reports have it that armed military men literarily, sensing danger, deserted their barracks. Hell was however let lose yesterday. The situation created panic, confusion, disquiet, fears and uncertainty among residents of Mubi and several other adjoining towns within Adamawa state.

Many have summarily concluded that both the federal government and its military architecture are incapable of dealing with the situation head on. It appears that the more assurances we receive from our military and intelligence communities on the possibility of overcoming terrorism anytime soon, the fiercer the Boko Haram gets in its vicious attacks. From all indications, it appears that, concerned Nigerians, with particular reference to the government at the centre seem not to have the slightest clue as to how to end insurgency anytime soon. Well, forget the barrage of conjured lies usually presented to us in form of press statements assuring us of what the Federal Government is doing to send Shekau and his men packing.

We have heard all manner of lies since the very day Shekau made known his plans to make Nigeria a hell of a place

I don't giv a dam

Op,i am pained by the very circumstance you have described so far. Nigeria is in real trouble. The army is over stretched and the presence of large number of cowards in Nigeria army coupled with heavy corruption in Nigeria military,the situation of Iraq and Syria is on our door. Nigeria North east is lost to marauders and our map is being redrawn.