Nigerians beg terrorists for lives as insecurity worsens – Baba Yusuf

Political strategist Baba Yusuf decried Nigeria's worsening insecurity crisis, stating citizens now beg terrorists for their lives amid 17 years of multidimensional security challenges. Speaking on Arise TV Friday, Yusuf emphasized that Nigerians have lost trust in leaders as security spending fails to deliver results. "Citizens are now aligning with terrorists not to fight and beg for their lives," he said, calling for government investigation into why security funds aren't producing desired outcomes. He invoked Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution, authorizing the National Assembly to investigate security expenditure and practices, criticizing current approaches as "more reactive than proactive." The statement comes amid rising public concern over banditry, kidnappings, and terrorist activities across multiple regions. Yusuf's remarks reflect growing demands for accountability in security spending and more effective protection strategies for Nigerian citizens nationwide.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/06/insecurity-nigerians-now-beg-terrorists-for-their-lives-baba-yusuf/