End Insurgency Now, Borno Youths Urge FG

• Inviting Chadian Troops Again Indicates Collapse Of Our Defence/Security Architecture- Nkanga

• Confidence Waning In Political Leadership Of Armed Forces – Agunloye

• It Would Be Difficult To Single-handedly Overcome Enemy Tactics – Tukur
Retired military brass hats, yesterday, said Governor Babagana Zulum’s call for the invitation of Chadian troops to partner with their Nigerian counterparts in fighting insurgency is not only an indictment of President Muhammadu Buhari, as the Commander-in-Chief, and the military High Command, but has also stirred the need for the adoption of fresh tactical and strategic approaches to ending insurgency.

Not only are the retired military chiefs dissatisfied with the funding and welfare of the military, they are also calling for a total overhaul of the military architecture, including improved welfare for soldiers, and recruitment of more personnel .

According to some of them, the morale of officers and soldiers has plummeted because of the appointment of over 75 per cent of key armed forces/national security services chiefs from Buhari’s paternal and maternal kinsmen.

Former Minister of State for Defense, Dr. Olu Agunloye, said for a governor of a state to be attacked twice within four days shows that Nigeria has only been addressing symptoms instead of treating the disease.

He corroborated the retired military officers submission that except the political class adopts new approaches and strategies to governance, “the worst is in the waiting,” even as he added that Zulum’s call was not out of order, considering the fact that the state is a border area, which a nation cannot protect alone.

In January this year, residents of Maiduguri, capital of Borno State protested the withdrawal of Chadian troops from the Multinational Joint Task Force, in the Lake Chad region.

Chad withdrew its 1, 200-strong force after a months-long mission of fighting Boko Haram across its common border with Nigeria. Zulum’s call for the troops return perhaps, underpins their contribution to the little successes recorded in the fight around that flank before the recent escalation of attacks.

Tired of watching their kith and kin routinely killed by insurgents, Borno youths are also calling for the immediate adoption of new strategies to end the reign of terrorism, which has consumed over 32, 000 lives and property worth N4.2t in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.

The youths under the aegis of Gwoza Community Youths Watch Forum (GCYWF) said the Federal Government and its security agencies must intensify efforts, deploy new strategies towards ending attacks on Governor Zulum.

The forum’s chairman, Mohammed Saleh said: “In over a decade, terrorism has claimed 32, 000 lives with property worth $9.2b (N3.42t) in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. We’re extremely disheartened with repeated recent attacks on our governor in the cause of fighting terrorists, as well as resettling IDPs into their communities,” he said.

He noted that youths from Gwoza, including the ones in 26 councils; strongly condemn any further attacks on Zulum and other residents taking refuge in IDP camps and host communities.

ACCORDING to delegate to the 2014 National Conference, Col. Tony Nyiam (rtd), Zulum’s invitation clearly indicts Buhari (PMB), the military high command, and it illustrates that the governor has no more confidence in the political leadership (which is the president) of the Nigerian Armed Forces. “But can one blame the supposedly chief security officer of Bornu State that was twice ambushed within four days and was almost killed in his homeland…? Wasn’t any lesson learnt from the first ambush and heavy loss of lives for the higher command to quickly put in place a contingent plan?”

He continued: “The indictment can’t include the mid-career and junior officers and soldiers who are neither adequately kitted, nor motivated by the top military leadership. The officers and soldiers morale is low because of Buhari’s nepotistic appointment of over 75 per cent of the armed forces, and other national security services, chiefs from his paternal and maternal kinsmen. Besides, he has breached the convention by keeping services chiefs well past their years in service.”
Nyiam, who was the most senior officer in the 1990 Major Gideon Orkah-led coup, stressed the need for the involvement of locals in their homeland security. “There are antecedents to learn from. There is the British example of using locals to fight the Northern Ireland violent insurgents, the Irish Republicans Army (IRA), such as Ulster Defence Association (UDA), and the Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF). In South America, the Colombian government, with the help of the conventional Colombian military, set up the United Defence Forces of Colombia to complement the regular army in the fight against the leftist guerrillas.”



He added that “Chad and Niger republics have, to some extent, answered their question of national identity. The advantages of shared Islamic faith and good understanding of each other’s language helps. But Nigerian and Cameroon leaders refuse to allow the federal system of government to function and their peoples are divided by faith and ethnicity wise. There is no political and economic foundation to support the military power in the battle.”



Even though Nyiam agreed that there was a semblance of progress in the insurgency war when Buhari took over in 2015, he explained that over time, there were tactical errors of moving the military command to the battlefield, which we sharply opposed then, but we were ignored. The repercussion is what we are facing now.”

AIR Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (rtd), a former Commander of the Presidential Fleet Retired said Zulum’s suggestion that Chadian troops be invited indicates collapse of the country’s security architecture.

Nkanga stressed that it was worrisome that while the rest of the world have declared Boko Haram a terrorist group, the Nigerian government, for some inexplicable reasons, has failed to do so.

“I do not know what Chadian soldiers will come and do here. In fact, the invitation raises a question. Is it Nigeria that should ask Chad for military assistance or the other way round? How many soldiers does Chad have? What level of training do their soldiers have? What sort of equipment do they posses? What has just happened is a story that we should not allow other people to hear because it is very embarrassing and suggests a total collapse of our defence/security architecture. That is why the president should just own up that it is over so that we can start the process of rebuilding,” he said.

He, however, added that if Buhari as the commander-in-chief shares Zulum’s views, it was time he approached the National Assembly and inform them that the military was incapable of defending the nation’s territorial integrity, and he would like to invite foreign forces to come in to assist the military.

“Defence policy is derivable from the national interest. So, if the country has not specifically stated clearly what its national interest is, you cannot get a clear defence policy.”

He reiterated the call for restructuring of the country because it would enable everybody to contribute to the country, instead of the prevailing circumstance where peoples’ commitment today, no matter how highly educated, is to their ethnicity and religion not to Nigeria as a nation.

AGUNLOYE who, however, disagreed that Zulum’s call for the engagement of foreign soldiers in the fight against insurgency indicated weakness or lack of capacity by the Nigerian military, said apart from physical insecurity, insurgency is also giving room for social and food insecurity, which are the factors aggravating tension along that area.

“It is sad that the country is making issues out of the attack on Governor Zulum, but ordinary masses of this country are being attacked and killed on a regular basis along the same axis and nothing is done or heard. The incidents show that security of lives and property in the present administration is not okay. There is a breakdown in this system occasioned by corruption and injustice of which I will blame the current government and not until we take the bull by the horn, there is less blame we can put on our military.

“Based on my experience as a former defense minister, I don’t agree that the Nigerian military is weak or lacks what it takes to tackle insurgency. The problem is they are incapacitated due to political management and corruption. The military is an integral instrument of our security force and it is whatever we programme into it that we would get. If they are not appropriately programmed in terms of funding, training, equipment and so on, we can’t expect much from them. Experience has shown that our soldiers and police are among the best in the world, but the deficiency we are witnessing today is absolutely the fault of our political class and lack of effectiveness in governance.”

CAPTAIN David Mbamara (rtd), who took sides with Zulum’s call said it was an error in the first place for the Chadian troops to have pulled out of the joint military task because of the peculiarity of the area.

According to Mbamara, “Lake Chad Basin is an open ground and there should be a synergy among the countries along the route when it comes to fighting insurgency otherwise it is not what Nigeria can handle alone. We must also understand that almost all the arms and ammunition that come into Nigeria and other countries along the route are from Libya. Even if Nigeria flushes out the insurgents, they will run into other countries and re-launch. So it has to be a collective effort.” Insisting that the Nigerian military was equal to the task, he said what is left is for the politicians to do the needful by tackling the insurgency from Nigeria’s point of interest without allowing politics to permeate the military.

MAJOR Muhammad Tukur (rtd), who also threw his weight behind Zulum, said despite the capacity and strength of the Nigerian soldiers when placed against their Chadian counterparts, it would be difficult for Nigeria to overwhelm the tactics of the enemy alone.

“The Chadian is not as capable as its Nigerian counterpart. But what the Nigerian military needs is a total overhaul of the entire system, especially the field commanders because that is where the problem lies. You cannot force, or rely on field commanders who cannot follow the troops to the battlefront to defeat the enemies. I am in support of the joint operation of the Chadian military with Nigerian soldiers because Nigeria cannot win the battle alone. Our military should also be adequately funded because the insurgents too are well funded to fight the war.

“I have said this severally, there is fatique in the military, especially the field commanders, who need to be replaced regularly. We need more men at the battlefront. Nigeria has the strength to defeat Boko Haram, but our men are not willing to end the war, yet they can’t do it alone. So, instead of releasing money to commanders that will siphon public resources, the government should finance the joint operation between Nigeria and Chad to defeat the insurgents.”

Source:
https://m.guardian.ng/anxiety-over-fresh-strategy-to-end-insurgency

FTC

Oduduwa republic is the only way out,

Things have gotten so bad security wise that a prominent APC governor from the North is now suggesting that Nigeria approach Chad for military assistance! While the likes of Segun Adesina and numerous Zombies on Nairaland are busy calling us Wailers, the real fact is that the people of the North-East who massively voted for PMB are wailing and gnashing their teeth under the heavy load of insurgent attacks.

Our soldiers are gallant and patriotic. All they need is improved logistic supports and proactive leadership. The pertinent question is-Why is Buhari still retaining the Service Chiefs ?

Nonsense and ingredients!
Just imagine, so this irresponsible government is yet to declare Boko Haram a terrorist organization even when the whole world already knows that and include them alongside fulani herdsmen as among the world's 4 most dangerous terrorist groups?!

Two groups that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and destroyed properties worth billions are still being treated with fondness by this mad government but IPOB that has not killed nor destroyed properties was hurriedly declared a terrorist organization

The continued existence of Nigeria is no doubt a crime against humanity. SMH!

The Federal government knows those sponsoring insurgency in this country, the know but due to their selfish gains and greed which they have place above human lives they would speak or make appropriate moves to end it.
War is highly profitable and for the type of clime we live in people who profit from it would continue to go any limit to make sure they stay in business, this is indeed sad because these same people are Nigerians. Nigerians who travel abroad and see how beautiful oversees look but would vehemently disagreed to allow our own country grow to such level.
We live in a shame called a nation, I have always been an advocate of one Nigeria but at getting to a certain level in life and finding myself in some corridors of powers I must say one Nigeria is a fallacy. We should stop deceiving ourselves and look for a way to peaceful disintegrate this country. And if you are against this then it is either the bad state of this nation is favouring you or you are completely an idiot.

Check it, there is no area in this country that is working fine, look at education, economy, security, health system which can you ping point that is function a little up to standard.

To be Righteousness, so many people only looked the Bible as only a religious book of doctrine and not a Book that allows them to understand the path. There are many we will not be able to reach just by speaking of the scripture becos there is a layer of bondage blocking them from even hearing, seeing or believing in the scripture. We can combat their unbelief with LOVE through educating them through historic facts and events that they are unaware. So when people respond to you in ignorance, you will be able to reply to them in truth. 'ITS ALL ABOUT EQUIPTING NAIRALANDERS. PEOPLE CAN TRY TO DENY CHRIST EVER EXISTED IF THEY WANT. BUT THEY CANNOT DENY THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE/SCRIPTURE AND THE CHURCH. Have a great sunday folks.

Yobabad:
Oduduwa republic is the only way out,

You mean oduduwa republic is the solution to ending Boko Haram, stop this dirty jokes, pls

Yobabad:
Oduduwa republic is the only way out,

You must be one frustrated Ipob..

Sack the incompetent service chiefs!!!


Is this much of a task ?

All about the arms money

Trumpian:
Omo see Gbege

Python will reset your brain

adenigga:


Source:
https://m.guardian.ng/anxiety-over-fresh-strategy-to-end-insurgency

Nigerians have more strength to defeat Boko Haram?
Person wey never chop nai wo go fight Boko Haram? Nigerians are hungry, open the border and lower fuel price

Proffered solutions in futility! Insurgencies is to North as Oil is to South!

The end is near

We are really at the end of the world

I'm so happy

Insurgency won't end in the North, in fact, it will increase except they emancipate themselves from delusion of religion.

I hope they will put the new strategy into action

And you expect me to read all this.

Until we call a spade a spade this country will remain this way

War is good business
If it ends, how will some Generals buy properties in Dubai

God deliver your people.what you sow is what you reap.
1 Corinthians 6:9. KJV
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, [10] Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. Christ is coming soon.
Repent to avoid HELL.

So Buratai all your strategies have failed? Things continue to fall apart.The centre cant hold again.
The war is business to some people but it is blood money.

If the Government is really sincere and willing to end Boko Haram inviting Chadian Army to help in combating the terrorists should not generate any fuss.

Instead of asking for help from far Western Countries, let the Nigerian Army work with its Chadian counterpart.

Buratai and many of those top Officers that are making money off insurgency will look for a way to convince Buhari that bringing Chadian Army is unnecessary as that will expose their insincerity in the fight that has led many of our Soldiers to their early grave.


Buratai must go if truly we want to end Boko Haram and bandits.


A time will come that those who are financing BH and cashing out in the fight against insurgency will meet their nemesis.
Karma will locate them and even their families (children and wives) might partake in the suffering and woes that they will encounter soon.

When the time comes Nigerians should not pity or cry for them because everything they love and have worked for might perish.
This is what will happen when God listen the cries of innocent people that have been killed and those that have lost their loved one to Boko Haram and bandits.
Vengeance is coming and God will make them bleed soon. Mark today's date!

What's the anxiety about? It is a good move.

Make Chad no gree ooo
The moment Chad army start working with Nigeria army na there dem go know say dem no get sense..
How can u help someone fight a problem in his house when the person is indirectly involved in causing the problem...
I'm sure Nigeria army can tackle the Boko haram issue, but the whole thing is just f**ked up.. It's just a game this big men are playing for their own interest..

prekumohtim:


Nigerians have more strength to defeat Boko Haram?
Person wey never chop nai wo go fight Boko Haram? Nigerians are hungry, open the border and lower fuel price

You are on point!!!

Yobabad:
Oduduwa republic is the only way out,

Wetin concern Ibo with Oduduwa and how this news take concern You Ibo man



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