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ACF Raises the Alarm over Rising Insecurity, Asks FG to Act Before 2027 Polls

John Shiklam in Kaduna Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) raised the alarm over worsening security across the country, particularly the escalating killings, abductions, and attacks on communities in the north. In

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has issued a dire warning regarding the escalating security situation in Nigeria, urging the federal government to take immediate action before the 2027 elections. The forum's National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tanimu Muhammad-Baba, detailed the alarming increase in killings, abductions, and attacks on communities, especially in the northern regions.

The escalating violence, perpetrated by armed non-state actors, has created an atmosphere of fear and despair, threatening the stability of the Nigerian state. The forum accused the government of neglect and inaction, noting that political leaders seemed more preoccupied with the upcoming elections than addressing the urgent security concerns.

The ACF highlighted the widespread impact of the security crisis, citing numerous instances of abductions, particularly of children, and the daily attacks on various states, including Zamfara, Plateau, Taraba, Benue, Niger, Katsina, and Kogi. The forum emphasized that the situation is dire and requires urgent government intervention to prevent further catastrophe.

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