Nigeria's Insecurity Crisis: Tracing Roots to Past Events

The article delves into the historical context of Nigeria's current insecurity crisis, referencing the Maitatsin riot in Kano in 1981 led by Muhammad Marwa Maitatsin. The riot, a violent religious uprising, resulted in thousands of deaths and was suppressed by the Nigerian military.

The report connects the current insecurity to deep-rooted issues like poverty, destruction of agriculture, and failed economic policies, including the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) introduced by former military President Ibrahim Babangida. The narrative suggests a link between past events and the rise of groups like Boko Haram, exploiting political and military connections for profit in the ongoing war against terror.