“I am confirming that there are Boko Haram elements here in Niger State. For those who may not know, Niger State is contiguous to the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, a mere two hours’ drive away. It should also be noted that part of the escalating insecurity derives from, as this columnist has persistently argued, the virtual absence of governance in many of these agrarian communities. That metaphor applies very much to the current struggle and warfare against the alarming insecurity ravaging the land. At the beginning of his tenure, Buhari correctly identified insecurity as a pivotal governance problem.

Source: Punch April 30, 2021 03:03 UTC