Child mortality rate: Unknown
Road accident: Unaccountable
Basic Amenities: ZERO
Sidon Look in the face of above: Nigerians

Who is a terrorist?

Authority terrorism pass armed robbery



Let the masses talk. And even the masses must talk in limited fashion. But these Government terrorists should shut the f up.

And is it not Johnathan who has paid Southern terrorists billions $$$? He better get talking with the North right now!

Source News Headline: FG To Review Strategy On Boko Haram

Dear President Jonathan and all Nigerians:

There can and should have been only one strategy against Boko Haram and terrorism in Nigeria: Zero Tolerance policy. I don't understand why a potentially reviewable policy was adopted in the first place while having to deal with the onset of a very dangerous brand of terrorism. The policy should have been to kill it dead without any wiggle room for any terrorist to flourish.

Given the fiercely competitive electoral processes leading up to the President's election, given the history of how terrorism (by way of extreme militancy) engulfed the Niger Delta region in a very short order, given the levels of socio-political development across the country.... it is a given, and an expectation, that some politicians, groups and fringe elements amongst us will sow and nurture terrorism.

So, what do we do? Avoid pampering terrorism with poor and failing strategies, but vigorously go after the social cancer before it spreads. Spread it will, if we fail to adopt a Nigerian equivalent of the US Patriots Act complete with a Homeland Security Ministry that could be a re-designed/oriented Internal Affairs Ministry. Let us copy what works, customizing same to work well in Nigeria and for Nigerians.

As part of the Zero Tolerance policy, the NASS must seriously consider a constitutional amendment for States to be able to create and manage their Police units/departments. There is absolutely no reason to postpone that important legislative action; there is no way existing law enforcement agencies, with present constitutional and law enforcement infrastructure, can effectively check rising trends of terrorism. What will we do when terrorists improve tactics and are able to effectively work social media networks for widespread devastation and other effect? Are we thinking? Is anybody thinking?

I don't know what it will take to drill in that truth into the minds of some of our leaders... but, a word is always enough for the wise. Let the Presidency and the Legislature be wise in this matter or they'll regret their inaction if status quo lingers through the next 9 months. Note that I always try to predict with 90-100% accuracy based on facts, observations and reasonable projections.

So far, failure to allow States design and implement cutting edge law enforcement approaches according to their unique public safety needs is costing some States a lot of money, socio-political capital, lives and nagging administrative headache.

That is the simple truth!

But do you agree with the $$$ Billion tolerance approach that was given to MEND( who killed 1000s more in and out of Nigeria)?

NVS: "Despite routine pledges by the government following each event, no one has ever been held accountable."

Didn't Boko Haram allege that over 200 of its members are being held all over the country?

superego:

There was a side of the prism reflecting militancy in forms of restiveness and terrorism. There is (not was) another side of the prism reflecting necessary clamor for long forsaken rights, justice and equity.

Unfortunately, it is (not was) the entire prism that continues to reflect a $$$billion tolerance until the Feds/NASS know how to correctly make and apply laws for justice and equity due fellow Nigerians of/in the Niger Delta region.

So far, we are trying to refract away restiveness and terrorism from that prism. But, make no mistake about the fact that until there is adequate provision for true federalism by way of resource management and ownership rights, the prism will continue to tolerate $$$ billions that must pay for widespread blights, ecological devastation and other compensations due the good people of the Niger Delta.

You see, superego, wrong and stupid decisions can incur huge monetary and other costs. In Akwa Ibom State, govt. is spending a great deal to boost federal law enforcement and public safety needs because of a wrong and stupid constitutional provision that makes it impossible for AKSG to create and manage its "uncommon" law enforcement unit customized to adequately meet emerging violent crimes trend in the State.

The State is primed and cured for massive development; it has plans to create and become a major industrial/economic hub in the Gulf of Guinea. In order for those things to happen, Akwa Ibom State must become an oasis of public safety able to attract the quality and number of FDI and local investors needed for the planned statewide industrialization policy already flagged off.

Therefore, public safety becomes a front burner issue that must be taken care of. Handicap caused by the Constitution and unwillingness by the Feds/NASS to stabilize national security becomes a major problem undermining the State's resolve to grow and develop.

That is not fair!

CIkpatt

Spoken as a true Delta man.

Basically u say- you support MEND terror in getting the $$$ Billions from Government until Government does what's right for the good MEND people.

OK. No qualms.

So my shock is- why do you not say same for the good people of the North?

Point of correction......it's not as if the security agencies are failing.....they've been programmed to fail from the get go...every pun intended......
1. What happened to all the security reports received and submitted to govt?
2. The President last yr claimed to know those who perpetrated the October 1st evil...
3. Why is this govt unable to act?
4. The UN received security report of impending attack B4 it happened...how come the Presidency didnt know?
5. Why is it so difficult for the govt to tell us the truth?
6. What's Henry Okah being charged of again?
7. Which of the Boko Haram units/cell has been attacking the nation?


I wont ask for the Joint Chiefs resignation cos......it is becoming very clear that there's an agenda somewhere.....of profound magnitude.....

Am i pissed? Yes very......so are all Nigerians.....

" wont ask for the Joint Chiefs resignation cos......it is becoming very clear that there's an agenda somewhere.....of profound magnitude....."

Good, good, Emj.

http://newnigerianpolitics.com/2011/08/28/ghaddafi-suspected-in-the-bombing-of-un-building-in-abuja/

Ghaddafi Suspected in the bombing of UN building in Abuja
Posted by adminAfrica, Boko Haram, National Politics, Top Stories, United NationsSunday, August 28th, 2011

Ousted/Disgraced Leader of Libya
Available details on Saturday showed that the bomb blast inflicted on the UN office in Abuja on Friday by the Boko Haram sect was part of the global activity of the dreaded Al Queada group to mark the 10 anniversary of the bombing of the American twin towers on September 11, 2001.

Sources confirmed at the weekend that the Nigerian intelligence networks actually shared the intelligence during the week and that while everyone was at high alert, the UN office was apparently not seen as a possible target.

It was confirmed that leaders of the Al-Queda group had concluded on a number of steps to take to mark the first decade of the bombing of the twin towers in the United States, which left over 3,000 persons dead.

Sources also confirmed that the dreaded group has the Boko Haram as its ally in Nigeria and that the sect was briefed on the steps to take in celebrating the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

“During the last week, information came out that the Al-Queada group was planning to mark 10 years of 9/11 and that as a result of the celebrations, some activities must take place in different parts of the world,” a source stated.
It was gathered that Boko Haram operatives, who had been collaborating with the Al-Queada in recent times, saw no difficulty in taking up the challenge.

It was also confirmed that having been cut short in its plan to mark the first anniversary of the death of its leader, Muhammed Yussuf in July, the Boko Haram decided to make the anniversary of 9/11 a top priority.

The source, however, stated that a fresh manhunt has begun for suspected leaders of the sect who are seen as bankrolling its operations.

It was gathered that President Goodluck Jonathan is unhappy with the management of bomb blast cases by the police.
A source said that while the president expected the police to make moves and prevent the spread of suicide bomber after the June 16 bomb attack on police headquarters in Abuja, the police apparently sat back and continued to tell the nation that the June 16 incident was not a suicide attack.

It was also gathered that the president was really angry that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Hafis Ringim, could not place the issue in clear perspective.

Nine UN staff die in attack
The United Nations (UN) country team in Nigeria has confirmed that nine of their colleagues were killed in the deadly bomb attack on their building in Abuja, on Friday, saying that the team was assessing the full impact of the incident.

According to a statement by Agathe Lawson, the acting Resident Coordinator for the UN system in Nigeria, made available to Sunday Tribune in Abuja, on Saturday, UN has continued with its efforts to ensure that the people affected are receiving medical care and support.

It revealed that the UN building in Abuja included 26 United Nations agencies and about 400 staff, saying that the bomb caused extensive damage to the entire building.

It said, “The UN is still assessing the human toll. Nine UN staff members are confirmed dead and many dozens are hospitalized with injuries. This figure does not include the deaths of any non-UN staff, including security and visitors. The casualty numbers may change as the UN continues its assessment and more information flows in from hospitals, staff and their families.

“These deaths and injuries are a grievous blow to the UN family and our national partners. We have lost motivated, bright, selfless people who were working only for the good of Nigeria and the world. Our priority now is to ensure those who are injured and the families of those who died are cared for.

“Our second and urgent priority is to ensure the UN operations continue. We will not be deterred in our mission to work to improve the lives of Nigerians. This is why we are here,” the statement said.

Ghaddafi may be involved

Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, former special adviser on National Assembly matter to former president, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, has said the bombing of the United Nations Headquarters (UN) in Abuja may be linked to the deposed Libyan leader, Mohammed Ghadaffi, who may not be happy with the position of President Goodluck Jonathan’s recognition of the rebels.
This is just as he said the attack may not stain Nigeria’s relationship with international community, as it would even strengthen it.

He also ruled out the possibility that the Boko Haram may be responsible for the bomb attack, adding that Ghadaffi may have also carried out the attack based on the same recognition of United States as well as huge amount of money the United Nations promised the interim government in Libya.

Making the assertion on Saturday while speaking with pressmen on the suicide bomb attack, the elder statesman said there was every reason to suspect Mohammed Ghadaffi‘s connection to the attack.

He noted that Nigeria and the United Nation had taken a stand that may not have pleased Ghadaffi.

He, however, stated that President Jonathan had every right to speak on the stand of the country on any national issue.
UN top shots arrive Nigeria

Following the Friday devastating suicide attack at the UN headquarters in Abuja, the spokesman of the international body in Nigeria, Charles Nosa Osazuwa, has said the Deputy UN’s Secretary General, Asha-Rose Migiro and UN’s security chief, Greg Starr, would arrive the country on Saturday night to ascertain the level of the attack and also commiserate with the people of Nigeria.

The UN chiefs, who are expected to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan and convey the message of the international organisation on the suicide attack to the president, were dispatched by the United Nations’ Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, who has strongly condemned the attack.

President Goodluck inspects bombed building

Meanwhile, President Goodluck Jonathan and many other national leaders have condemned the attack, calling it barbaric and inhuman.

President Goodluck Jonathan, who inspected the scene of the bomb blast, on Saturday, vowed in a statement to hunt down the culprits, assuring the nation that the nation’s security forces were on top of the situation.

In a brief exchange with correspondents, he said, “One thing is very clear, terrorist attack on any individual or any group is a terrorist attack on the rest of the world, it not just about the UN office in Nigeria.

“We will work with the UN and all the world leaders. Of course, many of them have contacted me between yesterday and today,” Jonathan added.

On the possible damage the UN’s headquarters bombing incident may have done to the image of Nigeria in the international community, Jonathan regretted it but added that it was what happened anywhere in the world where there had been terrorist attacks.

Other national leaders condemn attack

Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, has similarly described the attack, saying it was a heinous act against humanity.

Speaking through his media spokesman, Prince Kassim Afegbua, the former leader said the attack was pathetic and disturbing.
While proffering solution to the attack, which he described as a sad development, Babangida urged every well meaning and patriotic Nigerian to rise to the occasion with a view to finding a collective and enduring solution to the dastardly act.
According to him, ‘’It is very pathetic and disturbing to see this kind of dastardly act taking place before our very eyes. We have stated in the past that we have to improve on our information gathering methodologies, so that we could arrest this ugly trend once and for all.’’

Governors react

Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has also condemned in strong terms the bomb attack that rocked the United Nations building in Abuja where several people were killed and many others injured, describing the attack as a barbaric and dastardly act.

Reacting to the unfortunate incident, Governor Ahmed said the attack was a national disgrace and assault on the United Nations and the personality of Nigeria as a nation.

He, therefore, advised the Federal Government to take the issue of security more seriously, noting that the present state of insecurity in the country was far becoming unacceptable.

Alhaji Ahmed, who expressed his heartfelt condolences to the UN’s Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, members of the UN and families of the victims of the bomb blast, appealed to those responsible for the wicked act to retrace their steps before nemesis caught up with them.

Osun State governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, has similarly expressed shock over the news of the bombing of the United Nations office in Abuja.

Aregbesola, in a statement signed on his behalf by his media aide, Mr Semiu Okanlawon, said the situation was an indication that security situation in the country had degenerated.

The governor condemned the dastardly act and urged the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive steps to protect lives and property of its citizens as well as that of foreigners.

He stated that the bombing of the UN office was a national disgrace, which was capable of discouraging foreign investments, at a time when there ought to be an aggressive plan to revive the nation’s economy.

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State also flayed Friday’s bombing of the United Nations (UN) house in Abuja, describing the development as “a negative signpost for Nigeria, which should necessitate a more serious approach.”

Governor Fayemi, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, urged “The leadership of the country not to view the dastardly act and the growing spate of violence in the country as purely a local issue.”

Oh gosh, what hog wash! Is there not some sort of media control???

It's called Operation Mind-Fvck.....and in layman's parlance known as mis-information....

Elede won a de oyo......pigs fly.......woyoooooo...laughnogokillmedie



PS>>....the combination of burukutu and pito....chei, Nigerians don suffer

Yeah, the Boko people sought to bring their acts to global limelight with the UN House bombing in Abuja.
But we must not forget Boko's previous heinous bombing acts.
The lives lost in the Abuja Police headquarters' bombing, as well as other bombings and sporadic killings, including the murder of our corps members still make us bitter.

Dateline Baghdad, August 28, 2011:
28 dead and 39 injured from the act of a suicide bomber in a mosque in Baghdad today.
Please can someone explain whatever is there in a faith which motivates some of its adherents to be this barbaric?

Between, Patcho's first and number one response to this NVS Standpoint speaks volumes.

http://saharareporters.com/news-page/boko-haram-kills-former-lga-chair-maiduguri-bombs-home-former-police-affairs-minister-bauc

Boko Haram Kills Former LGA Chair In Maiduguri; Bombs Home of Former Police Affairs Minister In Bauchi
Posted: August 28, 2011 - 23:22

Police and Soldiers putting out a bomb fire
By SaharaReporters, New York
Unknown gunmen invaded the Bauchi home of a former minister of Police Affairs, Dr. Ibrahim Lame, leaving the structure partially damaged. The attack was carried near the Bauchi club area, it is not known if the attack affected the elite club.

No loss of life was reported according to eyewitnesses. Saharareporters learns that Boko Haram elements that attacked Dr. Lame's residence said they were exerting revenge on the minister over the killing of their charismatic leader, Muhammad Yusuf. Dr. Lame was the police affairs minister during the Umaru Yar'adua regime when police officers arrested and later extra-judicially killed the leader of the islamist group.




Dr. Lame is reportedly attending the lesser hajj in Saudi Arabia.

In Maiduguri suspected members of the militant islamist movement also shot and killed the former chairman of Kukawa local government area at his residence in Bulabulin Ngarannam area of Maiduguri on Sunday.

As it happens, Boko Haram has not been able to state categorically what their grouse is. So what they think western education should be forbiden, did no one tell them the quest for education is a personal thing?

What is worse is that these crimes carried out in the name of religion has not been conndemned in strong terms by the said religion. have have Islamic leaders not excommunicated these rogue factions? To send the message that they are not in support? Instead they feed us platitudes and public officials with responsibilities to act and bring the criminals to book are paralysed for fear of being picked upon by the mullahs to whom they owe first allegiance.

So much for one nation one destiny

I would like to introduce, albeit ineffectually, some of the people whose lives were cut short on Friday 26 August as a result of the rabid attack on the UN House by Boko Haram, self acclaimed warriors of Allah.
Rhaima – A young woman who started work less than a year ago as an associate in the mail room. Pleasant and exceedingly polite, she was well liked by colleagues, most of whom had become friends in the short time she worked in the UN house. She sent a message around that morning to remind everyone of the need to become closer to God and to wish them all the gains of the fast that was soon to end.
Ilyasu – Father of six and an ardent fan of Chelsea. He reminded a colleague only that morning that the new football season was about to start and was assured of certain victory for his team
Felicia – Mother of eight. She raised her children all by herself on her receptionist pay. She was looking forward to her retirement now that the children are on their feet. Her daughter only recently bought her an SUV – gradual payback for sacrifices made to ensure their success. Felicia had a partner, a younger woman who only recently joined the UN office. She also lost her life in the carnage.
CY – was responsible for maintaining the lift and to respond in event of emergency. He was never absent from his duty post and everyone who came into the UN house knew him just like they knew Ilyasu, their duty posts were mere meters from each other
Most UN staff called him Obama – His surname sounded similar and had since been lost to camaraderie, remembered only by those who met him before Obama became a household name. Quiet of demeanor, he was always ready to attend to staff complaints about ID cards and security clearances, which typically were never submitted on time. His staff took a cue from him and treated everybody with respect, never tiring of answering emergency calls and monitoring radio traffic.
Ndubuisi – He worked with the staff canteen and was responsible for servicing meetings and conferences held by the various UN agencies. This handsome and hardworking young man recently gained admission into Sheffield University and had completed plans to travel on the 2nd of September 2011. He would have had to work his way through school, but he was prepared to do it. He made all As in his SSCE examinations.
Elisha – The UNAIDS driver who everybody described as a portly man
The young lady who worked in the travel agency and helped consultants to make last minute bookings, even if it meant she had to travel into town to purchase tickets direct from the airline offices. It was never too much trouble.
There were more, programme staff, administrative staff, security guards, cleaners, visitors. The common denominator is that they all came to the UN house to seek a livelihood. Many of them had responsibilities that far outstrip the remuneration they got but they stuck with the job, hopeful for progress one way or another. None of them deserved to die, at least not for such an ignoble act.

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Inspired by Mutti's "epitaph" @ here.


It's truly sad.

In another clime, and in another place and time

Where good men and women abound as leaders

Where the Buharis and Babangidas and A. Atikus

Call themselves leaders,

Not only will they come out to rally and protest

That which is essentially acts of evil,

But they will reach out to the victims here;

They will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Abuja -

With Jonathan and his Administration

(Never mind the differences they have with him)

For it is not about Jonathan or any one person,

But for God and Country.

United for the progress and security of everyone.

Alas ours is a land defiled by selfish baastards

Strolling around like over-privileged hogs.

Men of little conscience and of little or no virtue

Impressing their follies upon our collective psyche

For them,

Their ego is the most important - hence why

They swore they'd make the country "ungovernable".

It is why,

At a time when a universal symbol of peace is

Violently pummeled by attention-seeking riff-raffs,

The best they can offer is muted condemnation.

No, they can't show any genuine anger;

No, they can't express any unequivocal rejection;

No, they can't take a convincing stand for peace!

For daring to hope someone good may bring us luck,

It appears, perhaps, they feel we deserve this.

When the fair and skinny General lost in April,

He was everywhere calling up hail and brimstone.

When the bald one from Adamawa lost the primaries,

His anger was evident to one and all.

And the gap-tooth one, as always, is still smiling,

Even as innocent citizens,

Muslims and Christians alike; Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba,

Continue to perish at the hands of the heartless.

These leaders are never angry about any of that

And why should they be, when they're

Insulated from it all?

Why should Buhari lead an angry protest,

Over Northerners cut down by Heartless Harams,

When he hasn't gotten the cake he already ate?

Why should Babangida quit smiling

When he doesn't ever have to face justice?

Why should Atiku ever give a damn

Except when his 'birthright' to power is denied him?

It is the way it is in Nigeria - a sad reality.

At least the Ota General gave an emotional rejection.

At least the EFCC guy released a passionate rejection.

And the Goodluck, battered already, came to the site.

And as always frustrated citizens are crying blue murder.

Even as the 'owners of Nigeria' cannot communicate

A genuine pain or anger at this latest brutality.

When the whirlwind of revolution comes along (if ever)

When people eventually find the anger to reject

What isn't there's anymore,

The ones who hold us to their antics

The ones who cheat us and use the proceeds

To manipulate us and undermine our freedoms.

Would be the first to face the Guillotine.

Such is the way it always ends.
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