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Again, insurgency is political.....either sponsored by the state government or individuals to destroy the government's efforts or ones regime.....

Exactly what was done during GEJ.

Insecurity from the east to the north at its peak! This is terrible!

That is why we Yoruba Muslims do not support islamic terrorists, they bring bad news

This is another cashout season for terrorists branded bandits.

Sorry people of Zamfara Tinubu and his APC cabals do not care about you.

They only thinking of how to win next election

Wen will all this kidnapping be over? God abeg ooooo

agulion:
That is why we Yoruba Muslims do not support islamic terrorists, they bring bad news

You're not Yoruba
Not Even Muslim
Using fake account

An attack on BOKO HARAM IS AN attack on the north.


Please where is Buhari for goodness sake?



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Tinubu is working. Insecurity has been defeated.

This is what I wrote in a different post. Once the security agencies celebrate the successes they achieve, next thing their sponsors instruct them to attack again.

9jatriot:
I hope Reno knows that he is indirectly calling on those miscreants to stage another crime. He should be sensible enough to know that most of the insecurity is sponsored by opposition either directly or implicitly.


Make e non be nnanga de sleep, trouble go wake am

How do you fight bandit and then relax thinking they will not come for you?
The moment those vigilantes engaged them in a fight, they should have become very much alert. Unfortunate they eventually lost some men

The victims will pay ransom, the kidnapper will be granted amnesty and absorbed in NA if caught!
Zoo

I thought they said they have killed all the bandits. You will not know how bad this situation is until it affects you directly. RIP to the dead.

JASONjnr:
Again, insurgency is political.....either sponsored by the state government or individuals to destroy the government's efforts or ones regime.....

Exactly what was done during GEJ.

So you are saying APC are behind the insurgency.

Who are APC? Tinubu!

JASONjnr:
Again, insurgency is political.....either sponsored by the state government or individuals to destroy the government's efforts or ones regime.....

Exactly what was done during GEJ.

They all supported it bcuz Jonathan was a southerner forgetting that what goes around comes around

IS ZAMFARA STATE APC STAT. APC THE UNSTUSTAINABLE GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT OF PROPAGANDER.

IS ZAMFARA STATE APC STATE. APC THE UNSTUSTAINABLE GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT OF PROPAGANDER.

TruthHurts1:
https://dailytrust.com/zamfara-bandits-raid-16-villages-kill-5-abduct-many/#google_vignette

They must be from the only region that produces criminals in our country.

Highways:
Where Are The Cows? Is Evans A Herdsman?'


When Funke Olakurin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti was murdered instead of Bola Tinubu to make sure that the perpetrators were brought to book, he ended up making fun of the death of the young lady by turning everything into tribalism by showing his hates for Igbos.


Tinubu has never spoken against the deadly activities of Fulani herdsmen across the country

The same stand Adeyinka Grandson gave on the death of Fasoranti's daughter is where Tinubu, the leader of the Yoruba Conservatives stands. Please see Tinubu's video below. pic.twitter.com/COhiSvabqW

— Adeyinka Grandson (@deyinkagrandson) July 14, 2019

Mrs Olakunrin died of gunshot wounds in July 2019 after her vehicle was attacked by armed men, suspected to be marauding Fulani bandits whose violent activities had reached a frightening level across the southwest states.


Those arrested suspects include Lawal Mazaje, 40, from Felele area of Kogi State; Adamu Adamu, 50, from Jada area of Adamawa State; Mohammed Usman, 26, from Illela area of Sokoto State and Auwal Abubakar, 25, from Shinkafi area of Zamfara State....

However, the leader of the team, identified only as Tambaya, and three others are yet to be found.

Tambaya has been declared wanted by the police and he is said to be capable of communicating in Hausa, Fulfude and Pidgin English.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/388382-afenifere-police-speak-on-arrest-of-alleged-killers-of-fasorantis-daughter.html

Every male in these community should be armed by now. Local well regulated militias should be setup. But NO cos the govt of the day is behind these terrorists

It has already gotten out of hand and the government doesn't care that much as usual.

TruthHurts1:
https://dailytrust.com/zamfara-bandits-raid-16-villages-kill-5-abduct-many/#google_vignette

This things are happening in a country where there’s federal govt police airforce army and other security agencies, but they won’t do anything

Somebody please tell Tinubu to throw in the towel


The man is a certified failure

This is what happens when a country is headed by failed leaders.

Oyibo don find new mineral inside ground, bandits don attack to evacuate the landlords so the exploiters can swoop in.

Africa will never know peace until we get rid of these our wicked leaders that enables UK and the West to keep plundering us.

Nuhu Ribadu talks more and achieves little.
NSA job is not all about speaking for the govt in power.
It's left for the masses to access the govt. performance on all sectors.
He has literarily made himself the Media Aid to the President.

This is really terrible. We need to stop this evil people. What audacity?!

Fulani islamic terrorists on rampage.. do we have security in this country when most army generals are fulani n are complicit in this insecurity issues.

Key reasons of insecurities in Zamfara and broader Nigeria;

Banditry and Organized Crime:
Zamfara Context: Zamfara is a hotspot for banditry, characterized by armed groups engaging in kidnapping for ransom, cattle rustling, and village raids. For example, in March 2025, 56 people were abducted in Banga village, with 35 killed despite ransom payments. These "bandits" operate in forests like Ruma/Kukar Jangarai and Kwiambana, using the terrain to hide and launch attacks.
Nigeria-Wide: Banditry has spread across the northwest (Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto) and north-central regions, with over 2,371 abductions reported in the first half of 2021 alone. This "economy of violence" disrupts livelihoods and instills widespread fear, affecting economic activities like agriculture and trade.
Climate Change and Resource Conflicts:
Zamfara Context: Climate change exacerbates resource scarcity, particularly in Zamfara, where competition over land and water between farmers and nomadic herders fuels violent clashes. The spread of the Sahara Desert pushes herders southward, intensifying disputes over grazing routes and farmland. Illegal mining in areas like Bukkuyum further escalates conflicts over resource access, contributing to insecurity.
Nigeria-Wide: Climate change drives extreme weather, such as flooding (676,000 hectares of farmland damaged in 2022) and droughts, which reduce agricultural output and exacerbate food insecurity. This affects 25 million Nigerians, with 6 million children under 5 in Zamfara and other states at risk of acute malnutrition. These conditions push vulnerable populations toward crime or extremism as survival mechanisms.
Boko Haram and Extremist Expansion:
Zamfara Context: Boko Haram is extending its influence from the northeast (Borno, Yobe, Adamawa) into Zamfara and other northwest states, exploiting local insecurities like banditry and weak state presence. The group uses forests like Kamuku for operations, with reports of northwest fighters pledging allegiance to Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau.
Nigeria-Wide: The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWA) and Boko Haram remain significant threats, with attacks spreading to states like Kaduna, Niger, and Kano. Between January and June 2020, 608 civilians were killed in 245 incidents in Zamfara and neighboring states, highlighting the scale of extremist violence.
Socio-Economic Drivers:
Poverty and Unemployment: Nigeria’s poverty rate rose to 39% (83 million people) by 2022, with youth unemployment at 32.5%. In Zamfara, where agriculture is the economic backbone, disruptions from banditry and climate-induced crop failures deepen poverty, pushing youth toward criminal activities like kidnapping and banditry.
Lack of Education: Inadequate school funding and low literacy rates, particularly in northern Nigeria, contribute to insecurity. Uneducated youth are more susceptible to recruitment by extremist groups or involvement in crime.
Weak Governance and Security Failures:
Zamfara Context: The state’s remote forests and porous borders with Niger and Benin facilitate bandit and extremist operations, with security forces often arriving too late to intervene. For instance, a 2020 attack in Katsina (near Zamfara) involved 200 armed motorcyclists, killing 20 people with minimal resistance.
Nigeria-Wide: Corruption, inadequate equipment, and human rights abuses by security forces undermine counter-terrorism efforts. Despite significant security budgets, forces remain poorly equipped, and scandals erode public trust. The government’s failure to address root causes like poverty and education fuels a cycle of violence.
Ethno-Religious and Political Tensions:
Zamfara Context: Clashes between Fulani pastoralists and Hausa farmers in Zamfara are rooted in ethnic and resource disputes, worsened by climate change. These conflicts displace thousands (e.g., 29,846 displaced in August 2021 across Zamfara and other states) and disrupt agricultural economies.
Nigeria-Wide: Religious fanaticism (e.g., Boko Haram’s opposition to Western education) and ethnic divides fuel insecurity. Political corruption and elite profiteering exacerbate tensions, with politics often reduced to a “zero-sum game,” leading to violence.
Impact on Agriculture and Food Security:
Zamfara Context: As part of Nigeria’s “granary,” Zamfara’s agricultural sector suffers from banditry and farmer-herder conflicts, with farmers abandoning fields due to fear of attacks. This contributes to food insecurity, with 17 million Nigerians, including many in Zamfara, at risk in 2023.
Nigeria-Wide: Insecurity disrupts 25.9% of Nigeria’s GDP from agriculture, driving food inflation (17.2% in March 2022) and threatening livelihoods. Displacement of over 200,000 people in the northwest further strains food systems.
Solutions and Considerations:
Renewable Energy Integration: Leveraging renewable energy, like solar-powered irrigation or off-grid systems, could stabilize agriculture in Zamfara by reducing reliance on rain-fed farming, mitigating climate-induced resource conflicts. Community solar projects could also power rural security outposts, improving surveillance.
Policy Reforms: Strengthening security forces with better equipment and training, as suggested by Human Rights Watch, and integrating security education into curricula could address root causes. Community-based intelligence and women’s involvement in peace-building are also critical.
Economic Development: Investments in education, job creation, and infrastructure, as recommended by UNICEF and others, could reduce poverty-driven crime. Harmonizing agricultural and security policies to address climate impacts is essential.
Critical Perspective: Some argue that Nigeria’s insecurity is overstated by Western media to justify intervention or that government inaction is deliberate to maintain elite control. However, the scale of displacement, economic disruption, and civilian deaths (e.g., over 2,600 killed by bandits in 2021) contradicts this, pointing to systemic failures.
By Grog ai

jmoore:
So you are saying APC are behind the insurgency.

Who are APC? Tinubu!

Maybe you did not understand.....

Was GEJ the sponsorer of the insurgency during his time?