DENNIS OGU
It is said that extreme conditions call for extreme measures. The case of Nigeria regarding insecurity has got to extreme condition.
In fact we are like a people in a deep miry pit that are desperately in need of help to come out.
In spite of the accusations and counter-accusations of conspiracy, compromise and whatever on the part of Nigerian government and its officials, the bottom line is that the federal government has proven beyond every reasonable doubt that the level of insecurity is beyond its powers. It has proven that it is incapable of matching the strength and numerous attacks by the terrorists.
There are several pointers to this. Some months ago, one of the recently relieved service chiefs told Nigerians to resort to prayers regarding the level of insecurity in the country – that physical combat alone could not stem it.
Again, all the strategies the military high command said they have employed have not been able to stop or reduce the rise in the number of terrorist attacks; instead the terrorists were getting emboldened by the day and the number of attacks they unleashed on the helpless citizens had been rising.
Accusing fingers have been widely pointed at terrorist collaborators in the military. Besides, there have been whispers here and there of sponsors in the corridors of power and the political class.
Upon all these, the government has not been able to equip the military enough to intensify their attacks on the terrorists, and has also not been able to fish out the alleged collaborators and sponsors.
In summary, therefore, the Nigerian government has failed woefully to give adequate protection to its citizens in the face of rising insecurity.
Regrettably too, the government officials who should be concerned the most about security challenges in the country are busy campaigning and exchanging banters and verbal blows about 2027 general elections when we are still in 2026 and being stared in the face by a level of insecurity that has adversely affected the economy and the life of the people.
How is it that the Nigerian government has completely forgotten its primary duty to the people: welfare and protection of lives and properties of the citizens!
Hence, the desperate cry for external help by helpless and tired and fear-stricken Nigerians. So the recent attack of American troops on ISIS hideout in Somoto state is a direct response to the cries of concerned citizens.
Yes, they may relate and work with the Nigerian government as expected, but they primarily came to do what the Nigerian government never thought of doing – relieving the Nigerian citizens, who had been languishing in fear and despondency, from the grip of terrorism and avoidable death. Government never felt they needed any help or even had any duty; they were busy campaigning for next general elections.
This American intervention is not just timely, it is long overdue. It has gone a long way in restoring peace, calm and hope in the life of Nigerians.
Therefore, any individual or group denouncing or opposing in any way the attack on terrorists by the American military on the 25th of December for whatever reasons they may give, such persons are either terrorists themselves or they have a share in the spoils the terrorists get from their evil acts.
A Vote For American Intervention
DENNIS OGU
It is said that extreme conditions call for extreme measures. The case of Nigeria regarding insecurity has got to extreme condition.
In fact we are like a people in a deep miry pit that are desperately in need of help to come out.
In spite of the accusations and counter-accusations of conspiracy, compromise and whatever on the part of Nigerian government and its officials, the bottom line is that the federal government has proven beyond every reasonable doubt that the level of insecurity is beyond its powers. It has proven that it is incapable of matching the strength and numerous attacks by the terrorists.
There are several pointers to this. Some months ago, one of the recently relieved service chiefs told Nigerians to resort to prayers regarding the level of insecurity in the country – that physical combat alone could not stem it.
Again, all the strategies the military high command said they have employed have not been able to stop or reduce the rise in the number of terrorist attacks; instead the terrorists were getting emboldened by the day and the number of attacks they unleashed on the helpless citizens had been rising.
Accusing fingers have been widely pointed at terrorist collaborators in the military. Besides, there have been whispers here and there of sponsors in the corridors of power and the political class.
Upon all these, the government has not been able to equip the military enough to intensify their attacks on the terrorists, and has also not been able to fish out the alleged collaborators and sponsors.
In summary, therefore, the Nigerian government has failed woefully to give adequate protection to its citizens in the face of rising insecurity.
Regrettably too, the government officials who should be concerned the most about security challenges in the country are busy campaigning and exchanging banters and verbal blows about 2027 general elections when we are still in 2026 and being stared in the face by a level of insecurity that has adversely affected the economy and the life of the people.
How is it that the Nigerian government has completely forgotten its primary duty to the people: welfare and protection of lives and properties of the citizens!
Hence, the desperate cry for external help by helpless and tired and fear-stricken Nigerians. So the recent attack of American troops on ISIS hideout in Somoto state is a direct response to the cries of concerned citizens.
Yes, they may relate and work with the Nigerian government as expected, but they primarily came to do what the Nigerian government never thought of doing – relieving the Nigerian citizens, who had been languishing in fear and despondency, from the grip of terrorism and avoidable death. Government never felt they needed any help or even had any duty; they were busy campaigning for next general elections.
This American intervention is not just timely, it is long overdue. It has gone a long way in restoring peace, calm and hope in the life of Nigerians.
Therefore, any individual or group denouncing or opposing in any way the attack on terrorists by the American military on the 25th of December for whatever reasons they may give, such persons are either terrorists themselves or they have a share in the spoils the terrorists get from their evil acts.
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