The hidden hands behind Boko haram

DDM News

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has sparked nationwide concern with his latest revelation on Nigeria’s prolonged struggle against Boko Haram.

In a shocking disclosure, the governor alleged that certain individuals within the Nigerian military, political class, and even local communities are covertly collaborating with the insurgent group.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) reports that Zulum’s claims echo earlier warnings made in 2012 by former President Goodluck Jonathan, who similarly stated that Boko Haram sympathizers were embedded in his government.

Since its emergence in 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has wreaked havoc across Nigeria’s northeast, killing over 36,000 people and displacing more than two million.

Communities in Borno State, the epicenter of the crisis, have been decimated, with once-thriving towns now resembling abandoned war zones.

A recent attack on a military base in Marte led to a fresh wave of displacement, pushing an estimated 20,000 residents from their homes.

Governor Zulum expressed deep frustration over what he termed “internal sabotage,” asserting that these betrayals have crippled efforts to defeat the group.

He warned that unless these internal collaborators are exposed and punished, Boko Haram’s reign of terror will continue unchecked.

Political observers and security analysts have long pointed to systemic flaws that have allowed the insurgency to fester.

Ethnic and religious divisions, widespread corruption, and institutional weaknesses are among the key issues complicating peace efforts.

Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, stated that Nigeria’s internal structures are vulnerable to manipulation and subversion.

He noted that these internal cracks give external threats like Boko Haram the opportunity to thrive and persist.

Legal analyst Dr. Evans Ufeli emphasized the urgency of reform within the Nigerian Armed Forces.

He recalled documented cases in which soldiers were caught aiding insurgents by smuggling arms and sensitive information to them.

Such betrayals, he warned, undermine the very foundation of the military and betray the trust of the Nigerian people.

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has seized on the governor’s statement to lambast the ruling administration.

PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba accused the federal government of failing in its constitutional duty to secure lives and property.

He added that the recent revelations further expose the administration’s lack of control and competence in managing national security.

Civil society groups and citizens across Nigeria have also reacted strongly to the allegations.

There is now a growing call for a comprehensive investigation into the Armed Forces and political circles to identify and prosecute those aiding the insurgents.

Many Nigerians have taken to social media to demand transparency, justice, and a renewed commitment to national security.

Some have proposed the establishment of an independent body to oversee military operations and ensure accountability.

The clamor for reform is growing louder as evidence mounts of treachery within the ranks of those charged with protecting the nation.

Security experts argue that military success in asymmetric warfare like this requires not just firepower, but also trust, unity, and clean internal structures.

When these essentials are compromised, they say, the enemy gains the upper hand without even engaging in combat.

Boko Haram, whose ideology seeks to establish an Islamic caliphate in Nigeria, has consistently exploited government weaknesses to mount attacks.

Despite military offensives and declarations of victory in the past, the group continues to launch deadly ambushes and bombings.

Governor Zulum’s administration has been on the frontlines of recovery efforts in Borno, including rebuilding destroyed communities and resettling displaced persons.

However, these efforts have been undermined by continued violence and insecurity.

Analysts warn that unless Nigeria addresses the issue of internal sabotage, no amount of foreign aid or military hardware will bring lasting peace.

They argue that internal discipline and institutional integrity are the first lines of defense in any nation’s fight against terrorism.

The revelations from Borno’s governor have now put the federal government under renewed pressure to act.

Nigerians are watching to see whether these allegations will lead to real investigations or be buried under bureaucratic silence.

As public trust in the military erodes, so too does hope for a swift end to the insurgency that has haunted the country for over a decade.

Governor Zulum has called for courageous leadership that is willing to confront painful truths and dismantle networks of betrayal within.

His appeal, many say, is a patriotic warning that must not be ignored if Nigeria is to survive its darkest security challenge.

The eyes of the nation, and the world, are now on Abuja to see whether justice will be served or history will repeat itself.

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