Why is Kaduna State in Nigeria under attack? - BBC Africa

From highway and railway abductions and attacks, security in Kaduna is under threat. The state has suffered a spate of assaults on its transport links. BBC Africa's Keisha Gitari explains what's been happening.
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[@frankodoemena3693]

The fulani elites that rules Nigeria and their counterparts knows what is going on in Kaduna and every part of Nigeria.

[@o.t9358]

No farmer has any militia, but the herders from the north routinely move around with guns and other weapons

[@cuLiref]

The problem of Nigeria is its citizens. Majority of them are very selfish, wicked, lawless, lack common sense, dubious etc. Someone breaks the traffic and pays bribe. A fuel station security collects bribe for people to bypass the queue. Someone buys something for 20 naira and wants to sell it for 2,000 naira. Your neighbours don't wanna see you do better or as well as them. And so on. Now when those people or their relatives with the same mentality go into government would you expect them to be better? If you cannot manage 5k, you will not be able to manage 50k. Leadership has always been a problem in Nigeria. It took a turn for the worse in this present administration. There isn't a single person in the present government who knows the first thing about running the office they were elected or appointed to run. The second problem is illiteracy. The northern leaders failed to make education a priority in the North and its coming back to bite them in the ass.

[@augustineobi7312]

The terrorist government mostly Kaduna state govern by el rufai among those that created the monsters they called bandit while in the actual sense they are terrorists, he who fetch a firewood infested with ants, invite lizards to his funeral but I pity the innocent and poor that are suffering it but I know it will definitely hunt the ones that created them, if not today but in the nearest future.

[@davidadebanjo1277]

As long as the leaders and the people continue to be negligent and greedy, nothing is going to change. Change isn't magic, it's a process. I dare say, it's our willingness to put aside our desires that makes the difference.

[@thatgforlife5024]

There are numerous motives for the high rate of insecurity in Nigeria. Corruption, porous borders, cultural issues, radicalism & the failures of the Nigerian state are responsible for Nigeria's current security crisis. Also, I believe that the desire of the Fulani race to grab lands that historically belonged to indigenous tribes is the real reason for the genocide taking place in Northern Nigeria. That said, no region has been spared. Fulani militia continues slaying people and taking over their lands. Nigeria was a failed state but under this administration, it has become a collapsed state. Nigerians stand up & defend yourselves from these killers.

[@eniolabakare6839]

It not a failed state it just a country experiencing problems in the North

[@thatgforlife5024]

@@eniolabakare6839 Nigeria isn't a failed state, it is a sinking country. The giant of Africa is on life support as we speak. By the way, since you believe the country is safe, drive from your region to FCT & let's see what happens. Now, Nigeria is the most terrorised country in the world, we are ahead of Libya, Iraq, Yemen, Syria & Somalia in the terror index. Let that sink in

[@cidoclins]

@@eniolabakare6839 would love you to take a driving tour from South to North, them come back to restate your comment. If the fear of terrorist tag bandit or kidnappers will let you make that journey. Let's pray while acting, also accepting the bitter fact. Nobody thought this would get this bad even if the politicians are living in self denial

[@itoro5833]

@@thatgforlife5024 Nigeria is not a homogeneous entity. In my State crime is little to non existent because we are very severe on crime. You’ll be burnt to death for stealing or being a fraudster. However, the north pampers killers and kidnappers, what is the south supposed to do up north when their leaders turn a blind eye? A serious northern state governor with well equipped police can stop these attacks if they want to.

[@o.t9358]

@@itoro5833 what state are you from?

[@nanathegoat5106]

It's not just Kaduna. This was Borno a few years ago. Benue, maidugiri, should we go on. It's just spreading, and they are getting bolder so now its not just rural areas they are targeting but major states like kaduna, cities, airports, trains. Nigeria is shit. Go figure.

[@o.t9358]

They attack Abuja frequently too

[@doctordan1668]

Farmers do not have militias The bulk of the violence is by Fulani militias and armed Fulani herdsmen This is the sad reality Southern Kaduna has been overrun by these Fulani militias and the farmers displaced

[@Dhurvboruah]

Gov should help farmers

[@googlesearchanonfxdvisitdw3976]

Hi lads. Do what my name says.

[@efemichael1552]

Security is a major problem of Nigeria especially the northern part.

[@Dhurvboruah]

So sad

[@judeokoye9466]

The north invested in terrorism and religious fundamentalism for years, this is just the return on investment

[@williamthebonquerer9181]

Id fund Rwandas army to intervene in Nigeria. Nigerias army is too corupt and commits to many war crimes while Africa needs internal integration so I wouldn't send the UK army in like we did in Sierra Leone but fund Rwanda to help like they did in Mozambique.

[@SolaceOjotule]

The insecurity is in every part of the country, and Kaduna in particular is presently out of control. No where is safe in Nigeria anymore. You can't use the road, the train is now under attack and same threats with flights. At this point, I don't even know what to say anymore. May God console the families of the victims of this numerous attack, and may our leaders step up and act.

[@doctordan1668]

You’re belittling the issue. This problem is worse in the north.

[@o.t9358]

@@doctordan1668 they are slowly isolating the north so they can fully take it over and the country eventually

[@tosinojo7310]

There are many safe states in Nigeria. Places like Akwa ibom, calabar, Lagos, Abuja and many others are safer than majour cities in Europe and the USA

[@sadraolaedo4733]

@@tosinojo7310 Stop saying rubbish under every comment, Abuja isn't safe. Didn't you read about attacks in Abuja for the past 8 months? Lagos and ritual killing. Please our country isn't safe

[@chilezoness4058]

@@tosinojo7310 when people are talking of Nigeria and it’s lack of safety stop comparing us to the u.s jor we do not live there.

[@usmanidris4361]

Major General Muhammadu Buhari RTD and worn out is grossly incompetent and he is treating the whole security issue with kid's gloves simply because it is his kinsmen that are committing the atrocities.

[@africanday7337]

El-Rufai imported those terrorists in 2015 to wrestle power off Goodluck Jonathan; they were abandoned after election; the militia men resorted to banditry before Buhari paid Miyetti Allah who recruited them to return them to their Sahel countries - After swearing in Buhari went to Senegal to thank the Imams of Sahel countries for helping in the recruitment

[@usmanidris4361]

@@africanday7337There are video clips that gives credence to your statements. The two Governors mention in the video clip Sokoto and Zamfara States, I am not exonerating the unmentioned.

[@africanday7337]

@@usmanidris4361 Yes, there are video evidence in all these and they're obvious. El-Rufai just revealed that they have drones and they know the locations of the terrorists and they eavesdrop their phone calls

[@yoboiboy4182]

@@africanday7337 so you’re saying these terrorists are abandoned foreigners who were brought in to undermine the last president??

[@arizeokafor266]

Love how Amaechi can talk about the economy when he and his ilk are directly responsible for its current state. The true threat to Nigeria is the so called political class and the ecosystem of chaos that they have fostered

[@o.t9358]

Bruhh 😂. Some days ago people were killed and kidnapped under your watch as the transport minister and you still have the guts to declare for presidency. That guy is a joke

[@judeokoye9466]

@@o.t9358 the political class are shameless, tells you all you need to know, Ameachi does not care about Nigerian lives, in fact 99.9% of Nigerian politicians do not care from the president down

[@ahmadbello9413]

It’s clear God help northern Nigeria, they using our life’s for there political interests.!

[@ghsense2626]

The Nigerian army should invest in Drones. Conventional weapons won't work against these terrorists. Drones have proven to be the game changer in warfare and insurgency. It's also cheaper and effective

[@errolprinceton9567]

Are you from Nigeria?

[@africanday7337]

@@errolprinceton9567 He's definitely not a Nigerian

[@africanday7337]

Nigerians manufacture military drones; the governor of Kaduna State said they know the location of the terrorists and they eavesdrop their phone calls.

[@yoboiboy4182]

@@africanday7337 lol but to be fair pro force Nigeria has already begun developing drones locally so maybe they’ll be put to use someday 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@christopherwalker5017]

@@yoboiboy4182 What drones , Nigeria can't even produce their own oil

[@davetv4705]

Buhari's government taught us a bitter lesson that we won't forget in a hurry! We should be very wise in choosing our leaders. Possibly, some of the Buhari supporters were affected too.

[@fidelistq]

The analysis is useless... terrorism has nothing to do with poverty...it has to do with religion fanatism in the north and the president tribal nepotism.

[@jamalakinade8175]

Wow just wow That nothing but crap

[@mohakingsley6535]

Fulani everywhere is a threat to all even here in Guinea Conakry

[@ChitownCrazy1000]

Fulani are great people, don’t be ignorant.

[@mohakingsley6535]

@@ChitownCrazy1000 what an coincidence fulanis =great people 😂😂someone must be kidding here..

[@daveo2431]

@@mohakingsley6535 Wow. Do you come from Guinea, maybe you can give more insights? I've heard that Fulani have caused problems all over West Africa, although I believe that it's worse in Nigeria. It seems that's where they are most aggressive to dominate.

[@udob9764]

Hence why Africa needs to unite and stop their aggression like European did with German Nazis. Fulani are the Nazis of Africa

[@jamalakinade8175]

@@mohakingsley6535 I don't have to stupid u kno

[@michaelrapando6658]

The solution is simple go for the financiers and sympathizers Kenyan style.Abduct or ambush then assassination. No court case and in case one is jailed the day he will be set free abduct and get rid of the body.It is working in Kenya and alshabab are confined in their Islamic region killing themselves

[@o.t9358]

But the financiers are the political elite so any action whether legal or illegal taken against them can easily be tagged as treason or anything similar

[@agnesnalikksa6342]

The Kenyans copied it from Yoweri Museveni of Uganda but it is a bad system because the state soon applies it to all political rivals including opposition leaders and not just terror funders .

[@michaelrapando6658]

@@agnesnalikksa6342 no problem as long it works.

[@agnesnalikksa6342]

@@michaelrapando6658 ordinary people like you may end up as victims of that very system because to a hammer everything become a nail.The government will fall in love with doing assassinations and go overboard with it.

[@michaelrapando6658]

@@agnesnalikksa6342 anyone approached by the system has to be connected or associated with what the system is fighting.Have you ever been approached by Museveni?I doubt unless you are are against him.

[@URCristiano777]

Nigeria should be divided

[@onyekagideonikeh6708]

you are right

[@gaj1234]

Idiot..only if you agree to your body parts been divided first then after we can go for Nigeria 🇳🇬..Eranko!!

[@onyejiikechukwu6185]

Absolutely agree with you.

[@tartvtheafricanrepublic7825]

And so, if divided the insecurity will not follow you wherever? I believe those advocating division may have a vested interest in the state of insecurity. Just follow the money!

[@adamusafiyanu9543]

I wish that to happen soon.

[@davidbasil2688]

Nigeria needs to be divided ooooo... cause the unity was forced on the people and its not been working for decades now

[@asumjoseph6654]

But the Nigerian army were able to capture 599 of these criminals and all that they could do is to set them free, they even wasted tax payers money on them by giving them quality training all in the name of religion.

[@williamthebonquerer9181]

Nigeria must be strong for the sake of an African dominated Africa.

[@jazztheglass6139]

same people, same place, same ideology that caused the Biafran war, politicians do nothing

[@seth_aether8336]

Nigeria military investment is a joke! Nigeria is that type of country that needs a strong military. But like most if not all African countries, they don't know what is an immediate necessity. When investors avoid then investing in your country you'll say it's because your black... People don't care that Africa, or that you're black when they stand to gain... Just show that people's investments will be protected, and you'll see them come. Or don't, not my problem it's so tiring to keep talking about things that won't change.

[@picurve]

Northerners refused to send their poor people (almajiris) to schools. What do you expect? Northerners are scared to hold Buhari accountable but so quick to criticize Jonathan

[@unbelievabletouchcapital872]

They are not bandits but terrorist group,we are not safe in Kaduna period,now we sleep with both eyes open,dizziness,head aches and body pains are displayed everywhere,there are things that we don't know about this attacks. Even if the truth comes out, nothing will be done about it, people keep dying day and night, kidnapped victims are not well taken care of even with the ransom placed on there head,I pray I am safe for even explaining how I feel,I won't say anymore, before I become a victim.thank you and that will be all.

[@unbelievabletouchcapital872]

@@TheKofinyarko why are you asking?

[@unbelievabletouchcapital872]

@@TheKofinyarko that's good,I am not a reporter or journalist,I felt that story should be shared,thanks take care

[@TheKofinyarko]

@@unbelievabletouchcapital872 Noted

[@iwrotethis4712]

Nigeria under Buhari

[@emmanuelebei4098]

Buhari is a failure

[@eniolabakare6839]

The next president need to solve this insecurity problem in the North for good fix violence and problems in the North you get rid of 95% of our problems

[@blalablu]

You guys should ask El rufai, he knows.

[@ezekiekr8475]

As a former military man, I was hoping Buhari would be able to bring security. Far from it, it has only gotten worse.

[@chidiebereudechi397]

You had hope on Buhari? Sorry but dog have better IQ

[@ezekiekr8475]

@@chidiebereudechi397 I said hope, not expectation.

[@africanday7337]

You don't crown a cow and expect it to perform like a King

[@klamatsi]

this coming from the Federal govt check it out

[@sparkleyRecord]

what about the genocide in southern kaduna?

[@LeanAndMean44]

Very informative. Please don’t forget Africa, it’s problems - and most importantly their causes and solutions. Please subscribe to this channel.

[@Susanviolet3322]

Divide the country . That’s the only peaceful way , the differences are too staggering and harmful

[@emmanuelsheshi1553]

So what is the reason ? This is a pointless news bbc... waste of data.

[@dgk693]

I thought the same thing. It was more like they wanted us to give them the answer. It is simple, they know the reason but dont like that narrative.

[@darrylfernandes4806]

Kaduna is not the only route to the rest of NIgeria states. Nigeria government must take the help of western countries like UK or US or even China to make several routes besides Kaduna. Also check point must be made on every route and a committee must be conducted to bring all the tribes, farmers and other miscellaneous groups to achieve a fair understanding on the crisis. New jobs opportunities and international entrepreneurs must be invited and encouraged by Nigeria along with international committee to form a new roadmap to success. I appeal to the developed countries like France, Germany and Saudi Arabia to intervene in this matter and bring a solution to solve the current crisis that can cause much more damage to the country progress.

[@onyi4180]

Nigeria's insecurity is now something normal 😭💔💔

[@levisludus9177]

Ethnic cleansing by Fulani jihadist ,with the backing of Buhari regime.

[@pixpusha]

Nigeria's greatest resource isn't the extremely fertile land, or the fountain upon fountain of unlimited oil that bubbles beneath the surface. It's her people. Is there a country that Nigerians are not in? They are amongst the most educated, resourceful, ingenuous people in the world and will find a way to flourish in the harshest of environment. One day, we'll figure out how to use such a resource for the gain of Nigeria, rather than for the gain of the rest of the world.

[@africanday7337]

Nigeria is a destroyer of dreams; you can flourish in decent countries, not a nation ruined by Pull-Him-Down mentality. Better be ruled by a fool from a particular tribe than an expert from other. Check those who flourish outside Nigeria if their ilk are allowed a space in NigaArea

[@goodluckogbenna8267]

You said absolutely nothing, presented nothing new, no new ideas, shallow short analysis, nothing more than what we already know, infact, far below what we know. This video was an utter waste of time.

[@kN-nh5nj]

The European borders are the cause of all these issues. Even we in Ghana have the same problems with northerners and fulanis.

[@preciousukeje7593]

This insecurity is now a Nigerian thing, not just Kaduna. However, this hasn't really satisfied the title of this work. Why Kaduna?

[@cuLiref]

Didn't you watch the video ?🙄

[@unbelievabletouchcapital872]

They are not bandits but terrorist group,we are not safe in Kaduna period,now we sleep with both eyes open,dizziness,head aches and body pains are displayed everywhere,there are things that we don't know about this attacks. Even if the truth comes out, nothing will be done about it, people keep dying day and night, kidnapped victims are not well taken care of even with the ransom placed on there head,I pray I am safe for even explaining how I feel,I won't say anymore, before I become a victim.thank you and that will be all.

[@Helenah511]

Please Nigerians say no to PDP or APC in this election they're the same. All they think about right now is election. Sowore is the only one I can even think of voting for right now

[@ahmadyusuf5795]

at some point if the insecurity(lots more) isn't handled with an iron fist ..... the nation might cripple to a coup de tat . even those men with the job of handling it are not left out coz they also been attacked

[@olinyamary7837]

Nawaoo ooooo as matter of fact no where is safe in Nigeria anymore, the issue is that the leaders are neglect thier duty we only pray 🙏 for God intervention

[@orangehouse6107]

Blame our politicians and greedy citizens

[@anaemekachiemelie4326]

Insecurities especially the northern part

[@tartvtheafricanrepublic7825]

Those who live in glass houses........!

[@freaky504]

Nigeria is currently possibly the most hazardous non war stricken country on earth. Security has never been this bad. I don’t advise foreigners to go there for vacation. Stay away! Insecurity is on the rise and happens indiscriminately

[@tosinojo7310]

Nigeria is massive. Foreigners are safe. Nobody goes to kaduna on vacation. The Fulani will have an easier time going to Ghana than Lagos,..that’s how big the country is

[@freaky504]

@@tosinojo7310 Lagos is unsafe

[@truthmatterbyoladada1462]

@@freaky504 since when

[@charlesugochukwu9283]

Lagos is far more peaceful than New York and Johannesburg

[@africaart]

@@tosinojo7310 Nigeria is not safe for 1st worlder. Those who ignore this warning would be kidnapped and their family would pay ransom. We are close to election, if you have a deathwish, come over.

[@abdilale52]

africa must hv one army as qadafi said?

[@LoveMafae]

wig

[@mustaphashykhsbarnoma4135]

You are good only in making reports but never do you help Africans tackle the threat facing them

[@marshallsackey1229]

Africans should solve problems they created themselves.

[@crocodilemasala7956]

So sad

[@choppany174]

Western media's only solution for insecurity in Africa seems to be "blame the government" or "let our troops in"

[@o.t9358]

Well at the end of the day the government is responsible, and you don't expect the west to bring up more creative/specific solutions to our own problems

[@elinageorge9143]

Then who is to blame for the insecurity in some regions of Africa?

[@o.t9358]

@@elinageorge9143 the west isn't to blame for Islamic terrorism

[@jamalakinade8175]

Lol 🤣😅

[@jamalakinade8175]

@@o.t9358 really you still use that excuse And by the way yes the west actively funds terrorist groups to destabilise regions not just in Africa but around the world

[@toneo6710]

Amaechi hit the nail on the head to a large extent. On the flip side these bandits are not abandoned political thugs and associates trying to be heard and brought into the negotiating table. They seem to be making nonsense of Kaduna’s state government’s visionary diversification of the economy. The solution isn’t solely a military solution. There could be an outstanding political dimension to the insecurity problem. Weak institutions also may be a big part of the problem as well as, intelligence gathering challenges.

[@haltuaketti420]

no worries people will blame NATO for this

[@eniolabakare6839]

Nobody will blame nato it our governments fault for leaving political and cultural tensions in the North unsloved that why it has spiraled into violence if Nigeria government get Rod of the problems in the North they fix 95% of Nigeria problems

[@o.t9358]

The average Nigerian does not know what 'nAtO' is

[@eniolabakare6839]

@@o.t9358 we do but his comment was stupid why would we try blame a organisation that as nothing to with us

[@o.t9358]

@@eniolabakare6839 I promise you the average Nigerian does not, even if you do. But yh we won't blame them

[@ahmedeensaeed991]

I do blame US CIA, US and British right wing socialgroups and right wing media groups such as Vice News, whose pen access to Africa are not monitored.