ACF Raises Alarm Over Worsening Insecurity in Northern Nigeria

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) raised alarm over the worsening security situation in Northern Nigeria, citing increased terrorism, banditry, and kidnappings. The forum highlighted the impact of violence on communities, including mass displacements, school closures, and disrupted livelihoods.

Recent attacks in states like Kwara, Southern Kaduna, Katsina, and Benue have left communities devastated, with residents overcrowding camps and facing limited access to essential services. The ACF criticized politicians for neglecting critical issues like hunger, poverty, and education, urging for a strategic response to address the root causes of insecurity.

The forum called for urgent security reforms, civil rehabilitation programs, and the establishment of a code of conduct committee to engage with the government effectively. Prof. Nuhu Jamo emphasized the need for proactive measures to restore peace and stability in the region.