My Book on Boko Haram Is for Soul-Searching, Not Indictment – Irabor!

My Book on Boko Haram Is for Soul-Searching, Not Indictment – Irabor!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Retired Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has clarified that his newly released book on Nigeria’s war against Boko Haram is not intended to indict any individual or institution but to provoke national introspection.

Key Points

• Irabor, speaking at the official unveiling of the book in Abuja, described it as a “strategic reflection” aimed at helping Nigerians understand the complexities of the insurgency.
• “This is not a blame game,” he stated. “It is a contribution to the body of knowledge on our national security experience and a call for soul-searching.”
• The retired General emphasized the need for open, honest conversations about how Nigeria can strengthen its defence, governance, and civic unity.

Background

• Irabor served as Chief of Defence Staff between 2021 and 2023, during which he oversaw major counter-insurgency operations in the northeast.
• His book, reportedly titled “In the Line of Fire: Leadership in Nigeria’s War on Terror”, offers a personal account of military strategies, policy decisions, and internal challenges.

Why It Matters

• The Boko Haram insurgency has claimed over 35,000 lives and displaced millions since 2009.
• Irabor’s insider perspective could offer valuable lessons for policymakers, security agencies, and scholars of conflict resolution.

What to Watch

• Reactions from political and military stakeholders mentioned or alluded to in the book.
• Whether the book spurs public debate or leads to new counterterrorism policy reviews.

Citation:

1. The Nation: thenationonlineng.net/irabor-boko-haram-book-national-reflection-not-indictment

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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