Extension of emergency rule

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After a hectic six months of battling Islamic insurgents under a state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states, President Goodluck Jonathan came back to the National Assembly early in November 2013, to ask for a six-month extension to enable the armed forces complete the job.The Senate gave its express approval, even though a few of its members from the troubled zone grumbled. The House of Representatives was not so expeditious. It summoned the Service Chiefs on November 20, 2013 to explain in greater details before also granting the President’s request.The Service Chiefs made it clear that more military resources were needed to establish the level of stability in the areas before the emergency rule could be called off, warning that this might go on for a much longer period than expected.We are aware of the displeasure that citizens from those areas have expressed over the extension, particularly given the challenges it imposes on their economic and social activities. The emotions are also understandable, given that the political season is coming into full swing, and people desire the liberty to go into the arena.We, however, wish to point out that unless the areas are completely secured, there will be no room for political, social and economic activities. Terrorists will continue to penetrate the populace, wreak their havoc and flee. The recent murder of a bridal train in Borno and attack  on Damaturu by Boko Haram suspects should sound a note of warning that there can never be half measures when it comes to the war on terror.It is evident that the armed forces have made great progress, driving the terrorists away from the big cities into the forests with the support of the general populace. In fact, the valiant vigilance groups known as the Civilian JTF have helped into no small measure in driving the anarchists to the fringes, from where they now make desperate and uncoordinated attempts proving they still exist.The only way a return to sustainable normalcy can take place is for the armed forces and the local population to redouble their efforts and get the job finished in quicker time.Meanwhile, we call on government at all levels to consider some relief packages for those hardest hit by the conflict, especially the displaced persons and those needing food, medicine and clothes. The war on terror is a war. Wars breed human suffering, and efforts are made to reduce it through relief efforts.The armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are mandated by the Constitution to secure the nation from internal and external threats. The President has sworn an oath to implement this constitutional provision. It is mandatory for the people to cooperate and ensure that this sacred national mission is accomplished.


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