The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised a massive alarm over the deteriorating security situation in Northern Nigeria, declaring that the country’s insecurity has escalated to a “state of war.”
The influential Northern socio-political group expressed deep frustration with the current administration’s handling of kidnapping, banditry, and insurgent activities. The forum warned that the persistence of these threats is no longer a mere security challenge but a full-scale assault on the nation’s sovereignty.
Key highlights from the ACF statement:
- “State of War” Declaration: The ACF argued that the frequency and scale of attacks on schools, communities, and transit routes have surpassed traditional crime levels, necessitating a wartime response from the federal government.
- Northern Crisis: The forum highlighted that large swathes of the North are currently under the control of non-state actors, leading to a complete breakdown of agriculture and local economies.
- Critique of Strategy: The group called for a total overhaul of the national security architecture, questioning the effectiveness of current military deployments and intelligence gathering.
- Call for Urgent Action: The ACF urged President Tinubu to “stop the lamentations” and take decisive, unconventional steps to reclaim territories and protect the lives of citizens before the situation becomes irreversible.
