Congress of Concerned Nigerian Citizens
We have watched with utter shock and disbelief as lawless
anarchy seem to have become the norm in our dear country, as a combination of
Boko Haram terrorist and armed Fulani bandits continue to sow terror and fear
across the length and breadth of our beloved nation, Nigeria. It is equally
with dismay and disappointment that we observed the lame response, and
sometimes, seeming nonchalant attitude of the Federal government towards what
should, ordinarily, be of immense concern, and top priority of a responsible
government.
While we acknowledging that the current security problem
witnessed in Nigeria predates this current administration, it must equally be
acknowledged that the spread and frequency of attacks and resultant loss of
lives by, especially, the herdsmen has increased immensely under this
administration; thereby, giving credence to allegations of incompetence or
insincerity on the part of the Buhari government in curbing the excesses of
these herdsmen.
Though the activities of Boko Haram terrorists are largely
concentrated in the Northeast region of Nigeria, the marauding herdsmen, Fulani
or otherwise, have traversed regions and ethnic nationalities, wreaking
destructive havoc on both humans and farm crops. While the victims cry out in
anguish, the government has been lukewarm and ignorant in its response to these
atrocities; holding endless security meetings, and offering hollow words of
condolence to devastated families and communities, while Nigerians suffer more heinous
attacks.
Even the patience of a docile and tolerant citizenry
eventually run out, and they resort to self-efforts to protect themselves and
their farm crops. While we do not hope or pray for the escalation of an already
tense security situation, we call on the government to, urgently, arrest this
pervading lawless situation in Nigeria before the citizens lose hope and trust
in their government, and take their safety into their hands.
We call on the Buhari administration, and its security
agencies to prioritize the safety and security of Nigerians, without which no
level of development can be sustained. A word is enough ………………..
Mr. Felix Oti
(Coordinator, North
American Region)
PO Box 183721 Arlington, Texas 76096 USA. Email: congresscnc@mail.com
