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Why Some Joined the Military Vs Terrorism


Let me tell you five reasons why many men from the South-South, South-East, and South-West joined the military. They didn’t join to defend Nigeria; they joined for survival.

First, their families were struggling, and even though the salary isn’t huge, it still brings relief.

Second, their families had been insulted, bullied, or disrespected by neighbors or powerful people, so having a soldier in the house restored dignity. People suddenly became careful because “there’s a soldier in that family.”

Third, the soldier himself escapes harassment from police, EFCC, and road extortion. Now he can travel freely without fear, gaining a sense of prestige and personal freedom he never had before.

Fourth, the uniform opens doors—banks, offices, and restricted spaces treat him differently, giving him faster access and special treatment.

Fifth, he gains personal protection; with a gun and training, intruders think twice, and people know he can handle himself in a fight. These are the things he went for—not a patriotic mission to defend the country.

For the Hausa or Fulani, the motivations may overlap but with a different shade. Some join mainly for access to guns and closer to power, especially among Fulani groups.

Others join to pass information to dangerous people or to shield their communities.

Some see the uniform as a licence to act without being questioned, moving with a level of freedom and boldness few can challenge.

And there are those who think ahead—believing that if conflict ever breaks out, their numbers and access to weapon will give them an overwhelming advantage — which is true.

So, people from all the regions have a reason for joining the army and it's not because of patriotism, hence, the security situation is porous. There is no passion from soldiers and I actually don't expect any from them because they're the most underpaid yet, politicians are stealing billions.

They also don't have advance technology or satellite system like Iran, Isreal, China Russia or the US. Even if they do, they'll have to buy it while these other countries can manufacture it themselves. You can't win insecurity without technology, NEVER!

So, these soldiers still want to be alive and achieve their dreams (outside military) and not to die for a corrupt nation and be forgotten — nothing paid to their family after death.

On the other hand, the terrorist are operating on a religious belief that dying in war is glorious and they'll inherit the kingdom of God, especially when they're killing people who don't have the same ideology as them.

So, one group is operating with passion and 💯 belief that they're doing the right thing while the other is also operating with 💯 belief that killing a terrorist is a good thing, but without passion because they don't want to die in the process unlike a terrorist who wants to, to enable him transition to the other world and enjoy the goodness of Heaven and all he was promised.

A terrorist sees killing people with different ideology or slightly different ideology as victory and even if you arrest him, he'll not feel remorseful and will even think you have a mental problem for stopping him from doing the work of God.

This is why a terrorist can go to a Muslim school and kidnap everyone, kill Muslim teachers, etc. They see school as Western ideology and it betrays their ideology even if the owner of the school is of same faith.

So, this is why terrorists multiply and the fact that there isn't technology deployed 24/7 to track them and bomb their camp everyday makes it  safer to join.

You nailed it sir, this is pure truth

Is there any video of amuslim school that was invaded by this people?

No truer words have been said . Kudos to the op
This is why going back to the regions or at best separation of the country is the best bet .
Despite being a surgeon , I wouldn’t mind leaving my practice to join an army made of my tribesmen to defend our land .
But I can never join the Nigerian army for all the riches in this world

I have a lot to say but I repeat: separation is the best option for this contraption. Let us fix our own problems. Britain is made up of 4 countries (if I'm correct), in fact the Irish do not like English folks yet they are separated but together because of political reasons.

We can not keep lying and pretending that we are in this country because we love Nigeria, many Nigerians are not patriots. This — our unity — is simply the largest business in Africa. What exactly are we waiting for?

I believe division will do us more good, it will bring us even closer. Why has Europe experienced peace since the last 100 years? History shows how war mongering Europeans were, but dividing Europe properly has brought them peace (at least for now).

They didn't just divide but come together with "European Union." Why are we not solving our problems?

And yet people are screaming that Donald Trump is trying to steal "our resources," has these resources elevated our country to where it should be?

Black people...

iLegendd:
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On the other hand, the terrorist are operating on a religious belief that dying in war is glorious and they'll inherit the kingdom of God, especially when they're killing people who don't have the same ideology as them.
Terrorism is not exclusive to any religion. It’s worth questioning why some people still think that way

Happy new year to you boss ilegendd.

sholikay:
Happy new year to you boss ilegendd.

Same to you, dear.