Dogara Urges National Response to End Northern Insecurity!

Dogara Urges National Response to End Northern Insecurity!

Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called for Nigeria to treat the escalating insecurity and poverty in the northern region as a national emergency, rather than merely a regional crisis. He warned that the situation has worsened to alarming proportions, demanding coordinated action across all levels of government.

What Dogara Is Saying & Recent Remarks

• At a recent Northern Security meeting in Kaduna State, Dogara described the North as “the epicentre and theatre of violence,” citing insurgency, banditry, kidnappings, and communal conflicts as evidence of crisis. [1]
• He lamented that the region bears the bulk of Nigeria’s security burden, with many states engulfed in multiple forms of violence. [1]
• In earlier addresses, Dogara had urged leaders to cut across ethnic and religious lines to build networks for peace, warning that the North is becoming “a killing field” unless urgent interventions are made. [2]
• He has also previously criticized northern elders and elites for their silence in the face of violence, arguing that their inaction enables the crisis. [3] Why This Matters & What to Watch
• Dogara’s remarks signal growing pressure on the federal government to prioritize northern security in budget allocations, military strategy, and poverty alleviation measures.
• There may be renewed calls for state police, regional security pacts, or robust counterinsurgency strategies.
• Observers will watch how the Federal Government responds — whether with stronger coordination, funding, or new policies aimed at reversing the trends Dogara highlights.

Citations:

1. Africa Press Arabic: www.africa-press.net/nigeria/all-news/insecurity-north-becoming-epicentre-of-violence-%E2%80%95-dogara?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Independent Newspaper Nigeria: independent.ng/insecurity-dogara-urges-leaders-to-build-networks-across-ethnic-religious-lines/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Pulse Nigeria: www.pulse.ng/news/local/dogara-northern-elders-silent-on-insecurity/qpk80nb?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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