Judul : Gangsterism and Nigeria's Era of Chaos
link : Gangsterism and Nigeria's Era of Chaos
Gangsterism and Nigeria's Era of Chaos
Another challenging week for Nigerians facing political gangsterism at the highest levels of government, which is causing deep divisions within Nigeria. It seems that there is an assumption among Nigeria's ruling elite that they can act with impunity and retain their power. I believe this belief is incorrect. We cannot keep experiencing periods of lawlessness one after another and still sustain a functioning nation. There have been far too many negative developments occurring daily lately.
One of the most heartbreaking incidents was the death of Brig Gen Musa Uba, who led the 25 Task Force Brigade. Regrettably, this courageous officer, known for his combat experience in defending his country, gave his life after being ambushed by fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) last Friday. He was leading his troops along with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) when insurgents attacked them on the Damboa-Biu route, resulting in the deaths of four operatives—two soldiers and two CJTF personnel. Although he initially escaped the ambush and was in contact with military officials to return to base, he was later taken by the terrorists, who then killed him. In a period where many of his senior officers avoid the battlefield and send their junior officers instead, it is unfortunate that the higher command failed to take the necessary steps to save his life. The consequences of his loss could have a long-term effect on Nigeria's fight against terrorism.
This approach regarding the loss of a general was followed by the kidnapping of 25 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, located in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. After the abduction of 276 Chibok girls in 2014, 110 girls from Dapchi Girls Secondary School in 2018, and 300 students taken from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State in 2020, among others, the Nigerian government has consistently claimed it would not happen again. Students in the 168,000 schools throughout Nigeria will be safeguarded via the Safe Schools Initiative. Yet, once more, predictable tragedy is permitted to occur.
The governor of Kebbi State, Mohammed Nasir Idris, expressed anger on Monday night regarding what he called a failure to respond to reliable intelligence from the DSS: 'This is evident sabotage. We received credible information from the DSS (Department of State Services) indicating that this school was likely to be targeted. The DSS also recommended that we hold an emergency Security Council meeting, which we did. The outcome was that we would provide continuous protection for the students,' stated the governor. The governor expressed regret over the deployment of security forces to safeguard the school. The well-armed security personnel spent time taking pictures with the students, only to leave them 30 minutes before the attack occurred. This was clearly a tragedy that could have been prevented. If past events are any indication, no one will be held responsible for these killings and abductions as we anticipate the next group of students to be attacked. How can we claim to have a state when there is no accountability for criminal collusion? Meanwhile, parents are forced to make a tough choice: send their children to school and risk losing them or keep them at home, thus jeopardizing their future.
Additionally, this week, armed individuals targeted a church in central Nigeria, resulting in the death of at least two individuals and the abduction of the pastor along with several congregants. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in Eruku, a town located in Kwara State. For the first time, President Bola Tinubu adjusted his schedule and canceled a planned visit to South Africa and Angola for G20 and AU-EU summits in order to receive updates on the ongoing attacks. As is often the case, for the hundredth time, the President instructed additional security measures to track down the attackers in Kwara and directed the security agencies to "do everything possible" to recover the schoolgirls "kidnapped by bandits and return them home safely," according to his spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.
Regarding drama, the most significant skit of the week was witnessing police officers battling each other to either expel or admit two aggressive groups vying for control of the leadership of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), aiming to seize and manage the Wadata, Abuja National Secretariat of the party. The key participants were the newly elected National Chairman, Dr Tanimu Turaki, SAN, who had set up the inaugural meeting of the new National Working Committee at the secretariat, while the faction supporting the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, had also planned an emergency Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee meeting at the same location. Governors and ministers utilized their 'factions' within the Nigerian police force to spray tear gas on the opposing side and remove them from the secretariat. It would have made for an intriguing performance, but the reality is that what is being contested is the survival of Nigeria's democracy.
The unfortunate aspect of this scenario is that a minister from the Tinubu administration has chosen to stay within the PDP and create ongoing conflicts to hinder the party's ability to challenge the current president, who is determined to secure victory in the 2027 presidential election. By leveraging state power, financial resources, and influencing the judiciary, the government has managed to instigate conflict-generating strategies in other parties that might compete in the upcoming elections. This effort to ensure no fair competition in the next election poses a significant danger to Nigeria's democracy. The route leading to a one-party system is the quickest path to the country's fragmentation.
I am unsure if President Tinubu has a political advisor who is not reckless. If he does, that advisor should clarify to him that when the prince eliminates all rivals, everyone else turns into new adversaries.
Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).Demikianlah Artikel Gangsterism and Nigeria's Era of Chaos
Anda sekarang membaca artikel Gangsterism and Nigeria's Era of Chaos dengan alamat link https://www.arablionz.pro/2025/12/gangsterism-and-nigerias-era-of-chaos.html
0 Response to "Gangsterism and Nigeria's Era of Chaos"
Posting Komentar