…"Terrorism does not start with ideology. It starts with hopelessness," Dr Buhari wrote. "Boko Haram, bandits, cults - they do not recruit PhDs. They recruit boys who were 'produced' but never raised," she further lamented. At the risk of awakening the old ghost of the North-South dichotomy, Dr. Buhari was merely restat…

…instance looks like a state surrendering to the kidnappers and bandits. The ideology of Boko Haram is to discourage Western education, though one wonders why they perpetrate their evil acts using guns and other equipment developed through the instrumentality of Western education. The state should rather fortify securit…

Desolate Since Boko Haram's insurgency erupted in 2009, jihadist groups have established strongholds in Nigeria's vast game reserves and national parks, taking advantage of their remoteness and limited security presence. The sprawling Old Oyo Forest Reserve straddles Oyo State and central Kwara State. Ahoro-Esinele and…

…Buhari announced that his administration was prepared to offer amnesty to repentant Boko Haram members who were willing to surrender and embrace peace. According to him, the amnesty was extended to those who would surrender "unconditionally", stating his willingness to rehabilitate and reintegrate these "repentant" ind…