Buratai on Nigeria’s Protracted Insurgency: Lessons from Colombia and Sri Lanka
Former Army Chief Tukur Buratai warns that Nigeria’s fight against insurgency could drag on without a unified national strategy. He highlights President Tinubu’s decision to station service chiefs in Borno as a positive step but stresses that terrain, troop fatigue, and resource gaps remain serious obstacles. Buratai traces the conflict back to 1980s extremist groups and compares Nigeria’s challenges with decades-long wars in Colombia and Sri Lanka. He argues for a whole-of-society approach, urging full implementation of the 2019 National Security Strategy and stronger intelligence, development initiatives, and prosecution of terror financiers. He also calls for more troops, permanent bases in reclaimed areas, expanded drone use, and better support for soldiers. While confident in current military leadership, Buratai insists lasting success depends on sustained investment, improved coordination, and active civilian involvement.
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