NIGERIA, Dec. 1 -- I have worried that President Bola Tinubu did not appreciate the fact that our country is at war against vicious, unfeeling bandits and terrorists who massacre babies, children, the young and the old. But on November 26, 2025, he proclaimed a state of emergency, declaring war on these criminals, some of whom are foreign invaders.

Tinubu had also announced the decision and determination of the government to fight and defeat these criminals and free the country from their grip.

This is a welcome departure from his previous position that what is going on is some 'herder-farmer' clash with dialogue and tolerance as the solution.

However, his declaration, which includes mass recruitment into the military and police forces...