Northern Nigeria Security Crisis Deepens

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), led by Chairman Mamman Mike Osuman, has raised a fresh alarm over the worsening security situation in Northern Nigeria. The region is grappling with a surge in terrorism, banditry, insurgency, and kidnapping, particularly in states like Nigeria===Kwara State, Southern Kaduna, Nigeria===Katsina State, and Nigeria===Benue State. This crisis has led to widespread displacement, overcrowded camps, limited access to basic services, and increased risks of malnutrition and mortality. Education has been disrupted by school closures, rural economies are strained, and travel has become unsafe, hindering access to farming, healthcare, and schooling. The ACF has urged the Nigeria===Politics of Nigeria to intensify efforts to combat insecurity and restore peace, while also criticizing political actors for prioritizing 2027 election strategies over pressing issues like hunger, poverty, and the out-of-school children crisis. The forum also announced internal governance strengthening with the establishment of a Code of Conduct and Ethics Committee.