Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the Boko Haram insurgency as increasingly becoming part of daily life for Nigerians.
He highlighted the urgent need for stronger national resolve to confront the security challenges posed by the group.
He made these remarks on Friday, in Abuja during the public presentation of Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd).
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Obasanjo urged Nigerians to confront the security menace with deeper questioning and proactive action.
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He said: “Boko Haram is now virtually becoming part of our life. Should we accept that? If we should not accept it, what should we do?”
“How much do we know? Even from the other side, and from this side, have we been active enough?
“Have we been proactive enough? I think we have to ask ourselves the necessary questions to be able to deal with this thing that is now becoming a monster within our country.”
The former president also warned that ignoring the insurgency could have long-term consequences.
“If we continue to treat Boko Haram as a temporary problem or someone else’s responsibility, we are only inviting more suffering and instability.
“We must confront this menace with courage, wisdom, and collective action,” he said.
Obasanjo emphasized the role of citizens in the fight against terrorism, noting, “Security is not just the responsibility of the government or the military.
“Every Nigerian has a role to play, whether it is vigilance, reporting suspicious activities, or supporting community efforts to counter violent extremism.”
He concluded: “We cannot accept Boko Haram as part of our normal life. The time to act decisively and collaboratively is now.”
