Nigeria’s Security Crisis: DSS Urges Self-Defense Amid Rising Attacks

Government Inaction Fuels Nationwide Violence and Ethnic Tensions

DSS Calls for Self-defence see Amid Security Failures

The Department of State Services (DSS) recently advised Nigerian citizens to take proactive steps in defending themselves against armed groups, including extremist insurgents, criminal herdsmen, and kidnappers. This unprecedented statement signals a dangerous shift,an implicit admission of the federal government’s failure to guarantee security.

Escalating Violence Across Nigeria

Benue, Enugu, and the Nationwide Surge in Attacks

Over 86% of Nigeria is currently grappling with coordinated attacks. Benue State remains a war zone, with Fulani militias reportedly occupying 80% of the region’s farmlands. In Enugu, the Eha-Amufu communities have been overrun, forcing thousands into displacement camps. Yet, the silence from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu raises concerns over his administration’s priorities. So it’s not out of place to hear the director general of the department of State security affirm .

Double Standards: Edo’s Uromi Killings and Northern Reactions

The recent lynching of alleged hunters in Uromi, Edo State, has sparked outrage among Northern elites. Ironically, these same figures were silent during previous massacres in the Middle Belt. Edo State Governor visited Kano, assuring swift arrests—an urgency that was absent in Benue and Enugu, doe with other states. This selective justice raises serious questions about ethnic biases in law enforcement and governance. Yet are citizens really protected as the constitution offers ?

The Deborah Samuel Case: A Stark Contrast in Reactions

In Sokoto, Deborah Samuel was brutally lynched over alleged blasphemy, with northern leaders justifying the act. Yet, the same figures now demand justice for the Uromi killings. This hypocrisy highlights the deep-seated ethno-religious divide in Nigeria and the dangerous precedent of selective outrage.

Hidden Agendas: Religious War or Economic Domination?

Is This a Coordinated Jihad or a Resource Grab?

The systematic displacement of Christian-dominated communities has sparked concerns of an orchestrated jihad. On the other hand, some analysts suggest a broader agenda to seize fertile lands and mineral-rich regions. The international community must investigate these patterns and take decisive action before it spirals further.

Urgent Need for Security Reforms

Why the National Assembly Must Act Now

Given the government’s failure, the National Assembly must initiate security reforms, including a nationwide overhaul of service chiefs. Calls for presidential impeachment have gained traction, citing Tinubu’s incapacity to protect citizens. Without immediate action, Nigeria risks a total breakdown of law and order.

Conclusion: The Future of Nigeria is at Stake

The failure of Nigeria’s government to curb rising insurgency, ethnic killings, and state-sponsored negligence has plunged the nation into chaos. Without drastic reforms, the future of Nigeria remains uncertain. As fear of the unknown and the anger for silent and inactive reactions from either state governors or the federal government.

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