Imagine living in a state of constant fear, where death and violence lurk around every corner. This is the harsh reality for many in Northern Nigeria, where insecurity has become a norm since 2009. The death of Boko Haram leader Muhammad Yusuf marked the beginning of a dark era, bringing widespread killings, depopulation, and exploitation of natural resources.
The situation has spiraled out of control, with banditry ravaging the Northwest, leaving destruction and despair in its wake. Farming, once a source of livelihood, has become a distant memory. Farmers struggle to cultivate and harvest crops, while the rural poor suffer greatly, lacking access to basic necessities like food, healthcare, education, and employment.
The killings continue unabated, day and night, and our leaders seem powerless to stop them. A current governor's shocking allegation that he and his counterpart in Zamfara were warned to stop speaking out about the insecurity highlights the gravity of the situation.
The Northern Governors Forum appears helpless, and the exploitation of natural resources persists. The people of Northern Nigeria are crying out for help, but their leaders seem more concerned with political survival than with saving lives.
The international community, human rights organizations, and concerned citizens must come together to demand action from our leaders. The people of Northern Nigeria deserve peace, security, and dignity. It's time to put their needs first and work towards restoring hope to a region that has suffered for far too long.
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