The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has observed with dismay that the region remains the most devastated by the activities of Boko Haram/ISWAP, bandits and other terrorist groups.
A statement issued by its spokesman, Luka Binniyat, and made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday said: “The Middle Belt remains the region most devastated by the activities of Boko Haram/ISWAP, bandits and other terrorist groups. States and areas that make up the Middle Belt—including Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Niger, Kwara, Adamawa, Gombe, Kogi, Taraba, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Southern Kaduna, Southern Kebbi, Southern Bauchi, Southern Borno and Southern Yobe—have suffered enormous human and economic losses as a result of persistent violence by these extremist violent groups.”
He explained that the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has noted with strong support the recent call by the Emir of Argungu, Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera, for his communities to become more organised in the face of the growing threat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping in his emirate.
According to him, “The MBF fully identifies with the concerns expressed by the Emir. We understand his frustration, fears and determination to protect his people from the insecurity that continues to devastate many communities across Hausaland and the Middle Belt.”
The statement added that if a respected traditional ruler from the Hausa heartland can openly encourage lawful community vigilance and collective security, then communities across the Middle Belt, which have carried the heaviest burden of terrorism and kidnapping, must also begin serious discussions on how to strengthen
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