‘Heartbreaking’: Bashir Ahmad Raises Alarm Over Worsening Insecurity in Northern Nigeria

Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, has voiced deep concern over what he described as the deteriorating security situation across parts of Northern Nigeria.

In a post shared on X, Ahmad said it was “heartbreaking” to witness communities once regarded as peaceful now gripped by fear, with residents facing loss of lives, disrupted livelihoods and struggling local economies.

‘Communities Living Under Constant Fear’

Ahmad lamented that insecurity has continued to escalate in several northern areas, leaving families and businesses vulnerable.

“It is so heartbreaking seeing how insecurity continues to worsen in some parts of the North,” he wrote.

“Communities that once thrived in peace have been living under constant fear with loss of lives and the collapse of people’s livelihoods and economies.”

Northern Nigeria has faced persistent security challenges in recent years, including banditry, kidnappings and communal clashes, affecting both rural and urban communities.

‘Not Government’s Burden Alone’

The former presidential aide stressed that tackling insecurity should not be viewed solely as the responsibility of government authorities.

“This is not a challenge for the government alone, it is a collective concern that involves leaders, traditional institutions, security agencies, stakeholders and the general public,” he said.

According to Ahmad, meaningful progress will require unity, trust-building and improved intelligence sharing among communities and security agencies.

Call for Unity, Justice and Development

Ahmad emphasised that sustainable peace cannot be achieved in isolation, urging a coordinated approach rooted in justice and development.

“This is the time for all of us to unite in finding lasting solutions and we know that lasting solutions cannot be achieved in isolation, it requires trust, intelligence sharing and sustained commitment to justice and development,” he added.

He concluded his message with a prayer for stability, asking Allah to grant lasting peace to the region and the country at large.

As security concerns continue to dominate national discourse, Ahmad’s remarks reflect growing anxiety over the pace of progress in restoring safety across Northern Nigeria.