Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to confront the Boko Haram insurgency with critical reflection and probing questions, warning that the menace has grown into a “monster” in the country.
Speaking on Friday at the public presentation of a new book, Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, in Abuja, Obasanjo lamented that the insurgency had become entrenched in national life.
“Boko Haram is now virtually becoming part of our life. Should we accept that? If not, then what should we do?” Obasanjo asked. “How much do we really know? From their side and from ours, have we been active enough? Have we been proactive enough? These are the necessary questions we must ask ourselves if we are to deal with this situation.”
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The former president, who also wrote the book’s foreword, stressed the need for broader national conversations and practical solutions to address the ongoing security crisis. He commended General Irabor for the courage to document his insider perspective on Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, describing the work as an important contribution to history and policy.
The unveiling drew a wide array of dignitaries, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, serving and retired service chiefs, governors, and clerics, underscoring the national importance of the security challenge.
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