Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- For those who have always insisted that the nation's fight against insecurity in the North was never meant to be won, two recent events have only reinforced their conviction.

That the governments, especially during the late Muhammadu Buhari's era, have refused, for political expediency and personal benefits, failed to halt this madness, but opted to treat insurgency and banditry with levity, can be attributed as being responsible for the long drawn devastation, and loss of lives and property in that region.

Therefore, only a sincere and dispassionate approach to these crises can see us end these wanton killings and destruction across the country.

The first instance, about two weeks ago, the Katsina State government ...