Will Nigerians Ever Feel Safe Again?

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By Ewomazino Emmanuella Oruade

 Honestly, this is a question that has been on my mind for a while. Almost every day, we hear news about killings, kidnappings, and attacks happening in different parts of Nigeria. Sometimes when I open social media or watch the news, I wonder if things are getting better or worse.


As a student, it is disturbing to see how insecurity has become part of our daily conversations. People no longer talk only about school, work, or business. Many conversations now revolve around safety. Parents worry about their children, travellers worry about the roads, and communities worry about the next attack.

What makes the situation even more painful is that innocent people are usually the ones who suffer. Some people leave their homes in the morning hoping to return safely, only for their families to receive terrible news. Others are forced to abandon their homes and businesses because they no longer feel secure where they live.

I believe that no Nigerian should have to live in constant fear. People should be able to go to school, work, church, mosque, or the market without worrying about whether they will return home safely. Unfortunately, that is not always the reality today.

The effects of insecurity can be seen everywhere. Farmers are afraid to go to their farms, which affects food production. Businesses struggle in areas where violence is common. Even young people are beginning to lose hope because they do not feel confident about the future.

What worries me most is that many Nigerians are gradually becoming used to bad news. A report of killings that would have shocked the entire country years ago now disappears from public discussion after a few days. It feels like people are becoming tired of hearing the same stories over and over again.

In my opinion, the government and security agencies need to do more to protect citizens. At the same time, Nigerians must also play their part by reporting suspicious activities and promoting peace in their communities. Solving insecurity requires effort from everyone.

Nigeria is a great country with hardworking and talented people. However, it is difficult for any nation to make progress when its citizens do not feel safe. Development becomes difficult when fear takes the place of peace.

As I think about the future of this country, I still hope things can improve. Nigerians deserve to live without fear. They deserve to travel freely, work peacefully, and raise their families in safe communities. Until that happens, many of us will continue to ask the same question: Will Nigerians ever feel safe again?

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