Reported by Afilawos Magana Sur, (Managing Editor) investigative Journalist at Sele Media Africa.Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has pledged that the federal government will deploy “overwhelming force” to end the insurgency in the country’s North-East following renewed militant attacks in Borno State. The remarks come after a series of violent assaults attributed to extremist groups operating in the region, including factions linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The attacks have reignited concerns about security in Nigeria’s North-East, a region that has endured more than a decade of insurgency.Speaking during a security briefing in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, Shettima reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to restoring stability and protecting civilians. He said the government would intensify military operations and strengthen coordination between security agencies to dismantle insurgent networks responsible for the latest violence. “Our resolve is clear,” the Vice President said, according to multiple media reports. “The Nigerian state will respond with overwhelming force to ensure that terrorism and insurgency are decisively defeated.” The insurgency in northeastern Nigeria began in 2009 and has since evolved into one of Africa’s most prolonged security crises. Militants have carried out attacks on villages, military bases, and public infrastructure, displacing millions of civilians across the Lake Chad Basin region. Neighboring countries including Chad, Niger, and Cameroon have also been affected by cross-border violence.Nigeria’s armed forces have conducted numerous counterinsurgency operations over the years, reclaiming territory once controlled by militant groups. However, security analysts say the insurgents continue to exploit remote terrain and local vulnerabilities to stage sporadic attacks. Shettima, a former governor of Borno State, emphasized that the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to strengthening security, rebuilding affected communities, and supporting humanitarian recovery efforts in the region. Human rights organizations and security experts have also stressed the importance of combining military action with long-term development initiatives, community engagement, and regional cooperation to address the root causes of extremism. Despite the renewed violence, Nigerian authorities maintain that ongoing counterterrorism efforts will ultimately restore peace and stability to the North-East. Sources: Reuters; BBC News; Al Jazeera; Premium Times; The Guardian Nigeria.
Afilawos Magana Sur is a journalist from Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, currently based in Bauchi metropolis. He is known for his commitment to accurate, ethical, and responsible journalism, with a focus on reporting issues of public relevance and community development.
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