Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, a federal lawmaker from Zamfara State, says people in his constituency now live in morbid fear. He described the insecurity as “terrifying” and even made a horrendous claim that bandits now “feed newborn twins to dogs.”

“A pregnant woman was kidnapped. She gave birth in captivity. The bandit leader took the twins and fed them to dogs,” he said. “The dogs ate them one by one.”

Jaji, a former House Committee Chair on National Security and Intelligence, said the attacks are daily.

“Over 200 attacks have been recorded in Kaura Namoda Local Government alone—Dayo, Banga, Gabaki, Korea, and Madura,” he said.

He addressed journalists at the National Assembly. “Just two days ago, 60 people were kidnapped in Banga. The kidnappers demanded ₦30 million. Ten were killed. Fifty are missing,” he said.

‘Our People Are Homeless, Hungry, and Helpless’

Jaji also said that promises made by leaders have not been fulfilled. “We said insecurity would end if our party won. But the situation is now worse,” he said.

He described many towns as empty. “People cannot farm. They cannot trade. They are now refugees, with no recognition from government,” he said.

The lawmaker claimed he had contacted the Ministry of Defence and security chiefs but there was still no action. “Zamfara was once peaceful. Now, it is a criminal zone,” he lamented. “Despite our peace efforts—Sharia law, Christian-Muslim unity—we now live in chaos.”

“We helped bring this government to power. We deserve the same security as others,” he said. “This is not politics. This is about lives. The Constitution says government must protect citizens.”

He called on the President and stakeholders to act fast. “If Zamfara falls, the rest of Nigeria may follow,” he warned.

“People are crying for help. They are leaving not because they want to, but because they must,” he said.

He urged all leaders to join forces. “We must forget politics. We must act with faith and conscience. This is a national emergency,” he said.

UK Envoy, Defence Chief Speak on Insecurity

British High Commissioner Richard Montgomery also spoke about Nigeria’s insecurity but blamed it partly on problems in Sudan and Niger. “The problem is a spillover from the Sahel, especially Sudan and Niger,” he said.

The envoy was speaking with journalists in Abuja. “We are working with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser to reduce insecurity,” he said.

Regarding visa consular matters, Montgomery warned about visa fraud, saying, “Some Nigerians submit fake documents. That’s why we reject many visa applications.”

He also discussed trade and reforms. “Nigeria’s economy is improving. Reforms are bringing more investment. Foreign reserves are growing. The Naira is more stable,” he said.

“Inflation is still high—around 20%. But with increased revenue and fuel subsidy removal, things are getting better,” he added.

Military Vows to Crush Terrorists

Still the military restates its old refrain of ability to crush the terrorists, at least a decade since the current wave of terrorism began.

Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa says the military is more ready than ever.

He spoke at a workshop in Abuja on Tuesday. “Terrorists will be hunted down. We must use both force and psychological strategies,” he said.

He said threats are evolving and need new tactics. “We are changing commanders and planning fresh strategies,” he added.

Nigerians, and indeed, all decent humanity, are hoping they’re right this time.

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