🛡️ Real‑Fact News “This war can never be won on the battlefield” — Prof. Usman Yusuf calls for dialogue, not just bullets Professor Usman Yusuf, former Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has delivered a stark assessment of Nigeria’s security crisis. In a recent interview, he stated: “Insecurity is pervasive all across the land, particularly in the north, where our land is drenched in blood... The honest truth is that although there is a definite role for the military, there is not going to be a military solution to the war on banditry and this war can never be won on the battlefield. It is now time to do things differently after 12 years of kinetic approach at a very high cost to lives and the economy of the region. The Armed Forces of Nigeria is overstretched and fatigued. It is time to do something different, which is dialogue for a lasting peace.” --- What his statement implies 1. Military force alone is inadequate. Fighting an ideology and a system that thrives on local grievances cannot be won with bullets alone. Experts call for a “combination of kinetic and non‑kinetic approaches.” 2. The enemy has evolved. Insurgents and bandits now use unconventional guerrilla tactics — speed, surprise, and superior knowledge of local terrain. A retired colonel noted: “The real challenge lies in the continued reliance on conventional military tactics to confront insurgents and criminal groups who operate using unconventional methods.” 3. Lack of a collective national strategy. Community engagement has failed. Informants sell out security forces. Trust between civilians and the state has eroded, allowing terrorists to embed themselves within communities and turn the population into a “force multiplier.” 4. Socio‑economic drivers fuel the crisis. Prof. Usman Yusuf directly links insecurity to poverty, hunger, a large population of out‑of‑school children, illiteracy, youth unemployment, corruption and bad governance. 5. The strategic trap of a purely military solution. Overstretching the armed forces without addressing root causes is counterproductive. It also allows political leaders — accused of polarising the country along ethno‑religious lines — to scapegoat the military for their own policy failures. --- Our truth This perspective does not mean the military should stop fighting. It means that without simultaneous, massive, sustained investment in dialogue, community policing, economic revival and social justice, military victories will remain temporary. The country risks an endless cycle of violence, where terrorists surrender only to rise again, and national security is held hostage to the very conditions that breed insurgency. From the team at Real‑Fact News: Short. Straight. No boredom. Come let’s build Nigeria. ✅ #RealFactNews #UsmanYusuf #SecurityExpert #MilitarySolution #NonKineticApproach #Dialogue #CommunityResilience #SocioEconomicDrivers #CollectiveResponsibility #EndlessCycleOfViolence --- From the team at Real‑Fact News: Short. Straight. No boredom. Come let’s build Nigeria. ✅

HAPPENING NOW: A New Chapter Begins. Operation SAFE CORRIDOR hosts the Graduation Ceremony for Special Batch 7/2024, Special Batch 8/2025, Sulhu Batch 8/2025, and Classified Batch 1/2025 clients at Mallam Sidi, Gombe State. A powerful reflection of transformation in action, as Nigeria continues to advance non kinetic solutions through deradicalization, rehabilitation, and reintegration. #OperationSAFECORRIDOR #OPSC #DRR #Peacebuilding #NonKineticApproach #Nigeria

His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, CON, Executive Governor of Kaduna State, has been conferred with the title of Life Patron of the Nigeria Entertainment and Economic Roundtable. At the 3rd Nigeria Entertainment and Economic Roundtable in Abuja, themed “The Urgency of Recognizing Tourism, Culture and the Creative Sectors as Pathways to Rapid Economic Diversification and National Security,” the Honourable Commissioner for Business Innovation and Technology represented the Governor and delivered his official remarks, highlighting Kaduna State’s commitment to economic diversification through innovation, tourism, culture, and youth empowerment. The Nigeria Entertainment and Economic Roundtable is a strategic multi-stakeholder platform that convenes policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to explore the role of tourism, culture, and the creative economy in driving growth, investment, and national development. In the address, strong emphasis was placed on Kaduna State’s non-kinetic approach to security,leveraging inclusive governance, youth empowerment, skills development, and economic opportunities as sustainable pathways to peace and stability. The remarks also highlighted key achievements, including the operationalization of the Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development, advancements in digital governance, improvements in the ease of doing business, and ongoing efforts to strengthen the hospitality and tourism ecosystem. The keynote speaker was the Honourable Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa (Rtd), who was represented by Rear Admiral O. A. Bankole (Rtd), and who highlighted ongoing national efforts and strategic interventions aimed at fostering peace and strengthening security across the country. The event also attracted strong international participation, with representatives from the embassies of Qatar, Israel, and Liberia in attendance, underscoring the global relevance of conversations around Nigeria’s creative and economic sectors. In his remarks at the event, Chucks Akamadu praised His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, CON, for strengthening unity across Kaduna State. He credited the Governor’s inclusive governance approach and deliberate peace-building efforts for fostering harmony and stability, noting that these gains are already driving economic growth and restoring public confidence. The event also featured the formal reading of a citation in honour of the Governor, recognizing his leadership and innovative approach to governance. This was followed by his conferment as Life Patron of the Nigeria Entertainment and Economic Roundtable. The Governor remains committed to fostering partnerships, strengthening innovation, and advancing policies that will continue to position Kaduna State as a hub for enterprise, inclusive growth, and sustainable development. #KadunaState #Innovation #EconomicDevelopment #CreativeEconomy #TourismDevelopment #PublicSector #NonKineticApproach #NationalSecurity @ubasanius @Abdool85 @Mamman__Lagos @jabirishaq13 @Malam_Adam1

"Global relevance of Pakistan has increased because of our foreign policy approach. So it's high time that Pakistan should use all the tools apart from the kinetic action. There is a need to use legal tools, diplomatic tools again to convince. Terror financing is one of the major reasons these groups exist." —Geopolitical Insights CEO Fahad Nabeel #PakistanForeignPolicy #GlobalRelevance #DiplomaticTools #LegalFramework #CounterTerrorFinancing #NonKineticApproach #GeopoliticalInsights #FahadNabeel #StrategicPolicy #InternationalDiplomacy #SecurityNarrative #PakistanTV #PakistanTvglobal

We had a 2-part Consultative Meeting in Jos on Collaborative Security Using Non-Kinetic Approaches to Conflict Management. The sessions were a vital step toward achieving sustainable peace and stability in our communities. 🌍✌️ #Peacebuilding #NonKineticApproach

CAS congratulates Squadron Leader EO Alexander on book launch The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) , Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has congratulated Squadron Leader Emmanuel Alexander on the launch of his inspiring novel, Edge of the Sun. The CAS, represented by AVM IH Etukudo at the event on 19 April 2025, hailed the book as a creative piece and a vital contribution to youth empowerment and national security discourse. Edge of the Sun strongly aligns with the NAF’s non-kinetic approach to peacebuilding, emphasizing empathy, mentorship, and rehabilitation. The NAF proudly celebrates this milestone and looks forward to more impactful engagements on counter-radicalisation and community transformation. #NAF #EdgeOfTheSun #YouthEmpowerment #StrategicCommunication #NonKineticApproach #BookLaunch #NationalSecurity