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In Iraq the USA introduce the surge under General David Petraeus to adress the collapse in security and increasing insurgency by AL Qaeda.

Nigeria must see the entire North as battlefront, link up with the AES and attack all insurgency with the rehabilitation of prisioner.

The 2007 "Surge" in Iraq was a pivotal military and counterinsurgency strategy implemented under General David Petraeus. Tasked with rescuing a deteriorating security situation and preventing a full-scale civil war, Petraeus shifted U.S. troops out of large, isolated bases and into local neighborhoods to secure the civilian population.

1. The Core StrategyPopulation-Centric Counterinsurgency (COIN): Moving away from conventional search-and-destroy tactics, Petraeus and his subordinate, General Ray Odierno, instituted a population-centric approach. Troops were stationed directly in the heart of Baghdad and other urban centers.Protect and Build: The overarching philosophy was to live among the people to protect them from sectarian violence, which in turn allowed local governance and basic services to take root.

2. The Mechanics of the SurgeTroop Increase: President George W. Bush authorized the deployment of an additional 30,000 U.S. troops, pushing total forces higher to achieve the necessary density for Baghdad and the restive Anbar province.The "Awakening" Movement: While the Surge is often viewed purely through a U.S. military lens, its success relied heavily on the "Anbar Awakening". U.S. forces successfully co-opted and financed Sunni tribal leaders who were eager to drive out Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI).Targeting Al-Qaeda: Alongside co-opting Sunni insurgents, U.S. forces drastically increased the tempo of offensive operations against AQI safe havens to disrupt their terror networks.


3. Impact and ResultsDramatic Drop in Violence: By late 2007, the strategy resulted in a significant drop in hostile deaths, sectarian killings (which had previously seen dozens of bodies found in Baghdad daily), and insurgent attacks.Militia Ceasefires: The reduction in violence also coincided with a ceasefire declared by Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, which further stabilized the capital.


4. Strategic LegacyWhile Petraeus achieved an undeniable tactical and operational success in curbing the sectarian slaughter and stabilizing the country, the long-term strategic outcome remains heavily debated. The military gains were meant to buy time for Iraqi political leaders to enact lasting power-sharing agreements. Critics argue that these underlying political compromises largely failed to materialize, leaving deep, unresolved sectarian fault lines that later paved the way for instability and the rise of groups like the Islamic State.

chicfarmer:
Why him no face Dem fearlessly when he was in service?

Shebi na because bandits don dey target generals na him make an dey give us this advice?

E never reach. When they start catching politicians more and more then we go consider. Una been think say na only common man Dem go dey catch, abi?

I can't really say bandits are beginning to face them but many of these generals know one or two things about terrorism in the North and beyond, WHY ARE THEY JUST TALKING NOW? Why have northern leaders not done much about insurgency since it broke out there. From the Sultan to Emir of Kano and to political leaders like Atiku, HOW MANY TIMES HAVE THEY COME OUT to warn their people against insurgency. The only northern leader that talks about insurgents is Gumi and HE SUPPORTS THEM. Those Northern leaders are always quick to support coup plotters and tap the NSA's phone conversations.

The Federal Government must face the northern leaders now SQUARELY otherwise those Northern demons are only interested in taking over this country and introducing Sharia.

FutureFocus:
Seriously, all these diplomats approach is foolishness, bandits are killers and should not be romantically dealt with, it should be aura for aura , communities should employ same approach in dealing with them, beside what’s their population? They don’t have the man power

The one I don’t understand is how 100 people will follow 20 bandits into the forest.
No shouting, no resistance.

With what we know that chances of you coming back are next to zilch and your organs will be harvested or you will be sold into slavery ravaged physically and spiritually. . . . . Why would you not resist or put up a fight?🤷🏾‍♀️

Without ransom being paid immediately, no adequate nutrition or healthcare. Some victims have chronic medical conditions.

NIGERIANS PLEASE FIGHT FIRST AND DON’T SURRENDER SHEEPISHLY. If half of the victims start shouting and cause confusion, others should attack the bandits too.

No wonder they have started taking children who cannot defend themselves.

Pure WICKEDNESS!

As they (bandits) catch am last time why him no do Jackie Chan with them ?

He is retired... so its just his opinion.

From the mouth of a fulani

adenigga:
Source: https://dailytrust.com/rtd-general-bandits-are-human-beings-like-us-lets-face-them-squarely

The biggest motivation for these guys are the insider collaborators that are benefiting from the ransom b00ty from these guys.
Also, until the communities, local leaders and even the soldiers in the bush losing their lives daily all decide to come together to fight these guys without fear these bandits will continue to claim lives and land

They will so re-kidnap this one...dem nor go gree collect ransom that time...them go just give am boys make him dey lead..general wey nor go war once

My commandant himself. He was once kidnapped in same Katsina. He knows more

adenigga:
Source: https://dailytrust.com/rtd-general-bandits-are-human-beings-like-us-lets-face-them-squarely

ALL OUR BIG NORTHERN GENERALS YOU KEPT QUITE FOR YEARS. KIDNAPPERS, BOKO BOYS, AND BANDITS ARE BUSY KILLING US IN THE VILLAGES. SINCE THEY'VE FINISHED COLLECTING OUR MONIES AND RESOURCES, THEY'RE TURNING TO THOSE IN THE CITY. OYA, FACE THEM O because WE NO FIT FACE THEM WITH CUTLASS AND SICKLE

we have to use KINETIC and non-KINETIC actions

foolish politicians

If u know the sponsors and u keep silent u are sponsoring! God will expose u soon. sorry for innocent Nigerians..

No let's embrace them and welcome them to our communities.

Parents donate your virgin daughters to them to ravish afterall they're your brothers.

Who n what is stoping u from facing them squarely? They are our brothers in their svrgn nation exercising their svrgn duty... Why are u suggesting squarely now? Pls what shape are they using before..

These people are human beings like us; they fear death and they fear being confronted. If we remove that fear through decisive action and face them squarely, we will achieve more meaningful results than endless negotiations,” he said.



Mr General once u are ready to lead front, then 2or 3 of ur born boy follow u , then contact me too.

danchuzzy:
Just read the headlines and ran with it.

Read the article ffs

THEY. ARE. NOT. HUMAN. BEINGS. LIKE. US.
Learn to comprehend ffs!

Tsiga that year

Tenses:
Look at this coward.

Paper general.

You just read the headline

dallasi:
As they (bandits) catch am last time why him no do Jackie Chan with them ?

So it's better to keep negotiating with bandits and paying them ransom?
The old man made sense, you don't

Talk is cheap

Nigeria needs a very strong intelligence system. The job of intelligence should be reserved for the best of the best; I did not say 1st class, I said “the best”. Paper is not everything.

Predictor3:
So it's better to keep negotiating with bandits and paying them ransom?
The old man made sense, you don't

Wait until they catch ur love one . Even America & Israel trade hostages for negotiation .

Predictor3:
So it's better to keep negotiating with bandits and paying them ransom?
The old man made sense, you don't

Sense still far from
Wait until they catch ur love one . Even America & Israel trade hostages for negotiation .

dallasi:
Sense still far from
Wait until they catch ur love one . Even America & Israel trade hostages for negotiation .

Na your loved ones dem go catch, senseless thing. Which terrorists within their country does the USA pay ransom to? I dey wait

Predictor3:
Na your loved ones dem go catch, senseless thing. Which terrorists within their country does the USA pay ransom to? I dey wait

I repeat again ,wait make dem catch your loves one whether you go negotiate with them.
Talk is cheap

dallasi:
I repeat again ,wait make dem catch your loves one whether you go negotiate with them.
Talk is cheap

I repeat, na your loved one dem go catch. Then you will understand that no serious nation handles terrorists with kid gloves. Amen

Predictor3:
I repeat, na your loved one dem go catch. Then you will understand that no serious nation handles terrorists with kid gloves. Amen

Miyetti Allah people will soon have your time

dallasi:
Miyetti Allah people will soon have your time

Shebi na you say make dem leave terrorists alone. Dey will soon kidnap you.

Predictor3:
Shebi na you say make dem leave terrorists alone. Dey will soon kidnap you.

Bello Turji will soon locate u

dallasi:
Bello Turji will soon locate u

You will fall into the hands of terrorists.