Fesochukwu Jason
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised the alarm over the escalating wave of violent attacks across multiple Nigerian states, warning that the country risks sliding into widespread anarchy if urgent and decisive measures are not implemented.
In a statement released Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the forum expressed deep concern over recent security breaches, including a deadly bomb blast in Maiduguri, Borno State, which left several dead and many others injured. The explosion followed attacks on military formations, resulting in casualties among soldiers and the destruction of military assets.
The ACF also highlighted violent assaults in Plateau State, where armed groups attacked communities and killed security personnel. Similar incidents were reported in Katsina, Kwara, Niger, and Zamfara States, creating a nationwide pattern of insecurity.
“The ongoing attacks have caused tragic losses of life and property, disrupted livelihoods, and fractured social relations,” the statement said, describing the violence as coordinated and deliberate, with extremist groups aiming to destabilize communities.
The forum linked the attacks to insurgent organizations such as Boko Haram and other criminal elements, noting that these assaults are part of a systematic strategy to undermine peace and security in Nigeria.
While extending condolences to victims, families, and the armed forces, the ACF expressed dissatisfaction with current security responses, calling them insufficient to prevent further attacks.
“Unless the pervasive insecurity problem is confronted urgently, Nigeria risks a catastrophic slide into avoidable widespread anarchy,” the statement warned.
The forum urged the government to prioritize security over politics and implement a comprehensive overhaul of security strategies, emphasizing that demonstrable force and political will must be used decisively to confront terrorist groups.
“The time for decisive action is now,” the statement concluded, calling on authorities to act with urgency and resolve to protect lives and national stability.
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