Source: Daily Trust
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Nigeria has been thrown into heated debate after the Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Bashir Dalhatu, reportedly called on the Federal Government to grant amnesty, financial rehabilitation, and reintegration programmes to Fulani ethnic militias — similar to what was given to Niger Delta militants.
Dalhatu argued that some bandit groups are “victims of neglect and hunger” and should be treated as “misguided citizens who can be reformed,” a statement that has triggered nationwide anger and condemnation.
Security experts, civil society groups, and concerned Nigerians insist that comparing Niger Delta’s resource-based agitation to the terrorism, mass kidnappings, and violent killings perpetrated by bandits is both misleading and dangerous.
This controversial suggestion has raised major national questions:
Is Nigeria normalizing banditry?
Can terrorists be rewarded in the name of peace?
What message does this send to law-abiding citizens?
Will this approach encourage more armed groups to emerge?
As the debate grows, the nation is watching closely to see whether the Federal Government will consider or reject this controversial proposal.
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