Shehu Sani Declares Northern Militants Are Locals Not Foreigners Calling For Immediate Regional Action [VIDEO]

 

Prominent Nigerian politician and former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has made a striking declaration regarding the ongoing insecurity in Nigeria’s northern region. Speaking during a public discussion on the country’s escalating security challenges, Sani insisted that the terrorists and bandits wreaking havoc in the North-East and North-West are not foreigners, but indigenous individuals from the region.

Sani emphasized that narratives attributing the violence to external actors are misleading and unhelpful. He specifically rejected claims that these criminals come from countries such as Mali, Malawi, Libya, Egypt, Senegal, Morocco, Guinea, or Guinea-Bissau. According to him, the perpetrators are Northerners, including Muslims, who speak the local languages of Fulani, Hausa, and Kanuri. By highlighting this, Sani underlined the importance of acknowledging the true origins of the security threat as a first step toward meaningful solutions.

Addressing the scale of the threat, Sani revealed that the actual number of active bandits and terrorists is significantly smaller than commonly believed. He estimated the total at no more than 5,000 armed men. Despite this, their impact has been devastating, prompting urgent calls for coordinated regional responses. Sani argued that the focus should not be on external blame, but on local leadership taking proactive steps to curb the menace.

He also called on leaders from the northern region to recognize their responsibility in resolving the crisis. Sani warned that without direct intervention and accurate intelligence about the groups involved, the insecurity will continue unchecked. His remarks suggested that the solution requires a combination of political will, community engagement, and precise data to dismantle the networks driving violence across the North-East and North-West.

The politician, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna, stressed the need for honesty and self-reflection among regional authorities. According to Sani, solving the insecurity problem is primarily a local responsibility. He pointed out that the language, culture, and networks of the armed groups are inherently Nigerian, making external interventions less effective than a locally led response.

Sani’s comments come at a time when public concern over banditry, kidnapping, and terrorist attacks is mounting. By focusing on local accountability and urging Northern leaders to act decisively, he hopes to shift the discourse away from unfounded external blame and toward practical solutions. His perspective challenges both politicians and citizens to confront the reality of Northern insecurity and develop a regionally led strategy capable of restoring safety and stability.

Efforts to address insecurity, according to Sani, should combine intelligence-driven operations, community collaboration, and a commitment from Northern leadership to take ownership of the issue. He urged policymakers to stop externalizing the problem and instead craft tailored responses rooted in the region’s socio-cultural and linguistic realities. The message is clear: Northern Nigeria’s security challenges are its own to solve, and only local commitment can effectively address the growing threat posed by these armed groups. 

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