A retired US Army Captain, Bish Johnson, has slammed the idea that a single military strike can solve Nigeria’s complex security problems. Johnson argues that Nigeria’s insecurity is multifaceted, involving terrorism, herder-farmer clashes, and religious tensions.
The recent US airstrikes on alleged ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian government, are unlikely to bring lasting peace. Johnson points to the killing of Deborah Samuel, a Christian student lynched in Sokoto State in 2022, as an example of the country’s deep-seated issues. No one has been held accountable for her death, fueling perceptions of religious intolerance.
Johnson emphasizes that addressing Nigeria’s security challenges requires a comprehensive approach, tackling governance failures, corruption, and community conflicts. “If we don’t diagnose our problem correctly, we’ll come up with the wrong solution,” he warns.
Experts echo Johnson’s concerns, noting that military action alone won’t resolve Nigeria’s security crisis. The country’s history of violence, driven by various factors including ethnic and religious tensions, demands a more nuanced approach.
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