Insecurity Has Reached ‘State of War,’ Arewa Consultative Forum Warns

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, declaring that the current security situation in Northern Nigeria has escalated to a "state of war." Following its 38th Board meeting in Abuja, the forum released a communique expressing deep alarm over the persistent attacks by insurgents and bandits. The ACF urged President Tinubu to adopt "extraordinary measures" that go beyond traditional policing and military skirmishes to protect the lives of citizens.

This declaration coincides with a fresh tragedy in Borno State, where Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military formation in the Mussa community of Askira-Uba Local Government Area. The assault resulted in the deaths of six soldiers and a woman, highlighting the continued volatility of the Northeast despite military gains. In addition to the ACF’s alarm, international observers and US lawmakers have called for a total review of Nigeria’s defense architecture, especially following a series of deadly attacks in the Middle Belt.

The ACF Chairman, Bashir Dalhatu, emphasized that the Nigerian people are losing faith in the government's ability to maintain sovereignty over its territory. The forum called for an immediate increase in military personnel at the grassroots level and better welfare for security agencies. They argued that unless the "war" is acknowledged as such, the response will remain insufficient to tackle the sophisticated nature of modern insurgent tactics.

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