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 Terrorism in the Sahara-Sahel Region has been growing exponentially over the years, with various groups operating across the area. The region, which spans across some countries in West Africa, has been besieged by Islamic extremist activities like kidnappings and attacks on civilians. The major terrorist groups in the Sahara-Sahel Region include: • Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM):  The JNIM is a Salafi-jihadist organization in West Africa, specifically in the Sahara-Sahel region. Formed on March 2, 2017, JNIM is an umbrella group comprised of Ansar Dine, al-Mourabitoun, and the Saharan branch of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). JNIM is led by Iyad ag Ghagi, a Tuareg militant and former Malian diplomat, with Ahmadou Koufa as his second-in-command. The group's leadership structure is hierarchical, with regional commanders and local area commanders overseeing operations. It operates in several countries, including Mali, Algeria, Niger, Libya, Mauritania, Tunis...

 The age-long aphorism, "Every Cloud Has Its Own Silver Lining", is well-fitted in the context of Nigeria's struggle with terrorism and banditry. The face-off between the Hausas and the Fulanis, two Nigerian large ethnic groups, has unexpectedly yielded a positive outcome -- a significant reduction in terrorist activities and banditry. For the past 20 years, Nigeria has been grappling with the scourge of terrorism and banditry, chiefly Fulani-sponsored radicalized jihadist groups like Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have waged a brutal insurgency across all Nigerian latitudes, exploiting ethnic and religious fault lines to spread terror and gain support.  The tensions between Hausas and Fulanis have unexpectedly led to an exciting phenomenon across Nigeria. The Hausa communities, once vulnerable to attacks, have begun to publicly reject and frown at Fulani-jihadists' extremist ideologies, recognizing the un-told harms caused by  ferociou...

 The recurring behaviours of Fulani leaders advocating for government's dialogue and negotiations with terrorists and bandits have raised eyebrows and sparked intense debate. A closer examination reveals a disturbing trend of selfish aggrandizements and complicity in the perpetuation of violence. The Fulani leaders' insistence on dialogue and negotiations with terrorists and bandits stems from a desire to protect their own interests and maintain an incessant grip on power. By advocating for negotiations and dialogue, they create an illusion of addressing the root causes of terrorism and banditry, while actually shielding their own culpability in the crisis. This insincere approach allows them to reap benefits, such as huge ransoms paid to secure the release of kidnapped individuals in hostage, often with government's complicity.  The lucrative nature of princely ransom payments for victims has inadvertently turned kidnapping into a profitable business, with some Fulani lead...

 The war against terrorism and banditry in Nigeria poses extremely intricate and daunting challenges. Such challenges range from the government's complicity in terrorism and banditry, government's nonchalant attitudes to insecurity, Fulani leaders' firm support for terrorism and banditry and persistent call for dialogue and negotiations, with the sole aim of selfishly enriching themselves with princely ransoms from governments. With numerous banditry commanders of Fulani origin and their thousands of followers operating in Nigeria's pristine forests, mountains, and rocks, the security situation truly appears increasingly dire. The Nigerian Government's efforts to address terrorism and banditry have been ongoing, but with little or no outcomes. The permanent presence of Fulani jihadists' infiltrators and bank-rollers of terrorism and banditry in the government circles does not produce expected results.   One of the major obstacles is the cast and rugged terrains ...

 Dear Professor Yusuf Usman,  Greetings to you, sir. I am writing to express my profound disappointment and concern over your recent call for Nigerian Government to engage in dialogue with terrorists and bandits. As a highly respected academician and public figure, your opinion carries weight. In contrast to expectation, however, it is disheartening that you suddenly became a stooge for the roguery-blooded Northern oligarchy advocating for approach that undermines the very fabric of the Nigerian society. You are standing against Government's policy to deploy troops to crush terrorists and bandits in the pristine forests and rocks of the North. Prof., before asking the Nigerian Government to dialogue with terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and rapists, and arsonists, you should have known what both Government, terrorists, and bandits represent in the society. Sir, I want to define government, terrorists, and dialogue before proceeding.  Government refers to the system or gro...

 The Sokoto Caliphate, established by Usman Dan Fodio in the early 19th century, implanted a Sharia Law System that has significant impacts on the population of the people within its territory, including the Hausa tribe. The Sokoto Caliphate's Sharia system was based on Islamic laws, aiming to govern society according to Islamic principles. Usman Dan Fodio, a Fulani Islamic scholar, led the jihad (holy war) that established the Caliphate, seeking to purify Islamic practices and implement a stricter Sharia system.  However, the Caliphate's expansion involved conquests of Hausa kingdoms, leading to significant violence and displacements. The Hausa people faced incessant massacres, forced Islamization, and economic exploitations. Infallible reports indicated mass killings of the Hausa resistant groups and non-compliant individuals, with thousands of Hausas enslaved by the Fulanis and sold into the trans-Saharan slave trade. They never came back to their homesteads again! Critics ...

  Nigeria is a country of paradoxical existence. It has two armies: one official, the other, a shadowy force of armed bandits and terrorists. The official Nigerian Army is tasked with defending the country against internal and external aggressions or threats, whilst the other army, comprised of Boko Haram, bandits, extremist Islamic Fulani jihadists, and other terrorist groups, seeks to destabilize and terrorize the defenceless citizens. The irony, however, lies in the fact that the same government that funds the Nigerian Army also gives consent to political hegemons of Northern Nigeria to fund Boko Haram, including other terrorist groups, unleashing a reign of terror, and deadly paradox that has ravaged the nation.  The Nigerian government's complicity in funding and supporting terrorism is a well-known secret across the world. Government officials and daring politicians have been actively involved in providing financial and logistical support to Boko Haram and other terroris...

 Nigeria, a country endowed with a cornucopia of in-ground mineral resources and human capital, is grappling with a raging fire of terrorism and insecurity. The government's ineptitude and complicity in this crisis have reached alarming proportions, fueling the very evil it claims to be fighting. Corruption, the gangrenous cancer that eats away the fabrics of the Nigerian society, has become the oxygen that sustains terrorism.  The symbiotic relationship between corruption and terrorism is evident in Nigeria. Terrorist groups like Boko Haram and others thrive on the corruption and mismanagement that pervade the system. They exploit the poverty, inequality, and marginalization that result from the looting of public funds and the embezzlement of resources meant for development. In return, corrupt government officials and greedy politicians, particularly Northern Nigerian politicians, use their influences to protect and enable these corrupt groups, creating a vicious cycle of vio...

 Terrorism in Nigeria has reached alarming proportions, with the country's leaders seemingly unable to put an end to it. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Legislature are aware of the terrorists operating within the country. Yet, they remain ineffective in stopping them. This has led to widespread speculation that many government officials are complicit in funding and supporting terrorism. The situation is dire, with Boko Haram and other terrorist groups waging a brutal campaign of violence and kidnappings across the country. The government's unwillingness and inability to tackle these groups has led to a loss of public trust and a sense of desperation among Nigerians. Many are beginning to wonder if the government is truly committed to fighting terrorism, or if it is simply using the issue as a tool for political advantages.  One of the major challenges facing the government is the complex web of financing networks that support terrorist groups. These networks often involve...