There is the local & international dimension to the Boko Haram & the terrorism ravaging the continent of Africa (especially Nigeria).

The funding, the training & the logistics are coming mostly from the West & the Middle East; the foot soldiers are supplied from right there in my native Nigeria, & the wider Sahel.

It’s a foreign mission with local headquarters.

No Terrorism can carryon for almost two decades without a type of sophistication (a network of endless supply of weapons & funding). Someone must have routes to market to succeed with onboarding such a massive program on such a massive scale. Abacha understood some of these complexities.

The terrorism in Nigeria is nuclear, with many branches. Local champions in Nigeria are not that sophisticated to coordinate & sustain such transnational sabotage on that grand scale (without motivation from external sources).

Wars are expensive, & someone must fund it with hard currency. Foot soldiers must be fed, the war propaganda must be oiled as well.

Religious fanaticism & radicalization are the oxygen, poverty is the cannon fodder. Two peas in a pod; both married each other perfectly. Sabotage added salt to injury.

The multidimensional poverty ravaging Nigeria, alongside the ungoverned spaces up north, are enough motivation for anyone to want to join a group of ragtags. Downplaying the international dimension to an almost 2 decades of nonstop insurgency, is something that I will never do.

Simon Ekpa’s IPOB are not isolated either. The riff raff cannot possibly be the one funding the endless resources he had at his disposable.

A sovereign or conglomerate must have been the muscle directing the orchestra, & arranging the motifs. Simon is not that sophisticated.

Wars are expensive, & someone must fund it.

I have seen enough to know that wherever there is conflict, a whale is paying for it. There is whole economy built around wars & conflict.

Someone somewhere is the beneficiary (pushing their own agenda from behind the scene). It's a perfect collaboration. Nigeria supplies the foot soldiers, the West & the Arabs the funding. In simple language; the Boko Haram is local, the funding is international.

In early January 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Schio, Vicenza, Italy, where a 36-year-old Nigerian woman, Queen Enabuele, was arrested for the alleged murder of her 32-year-old Nigerian boyfriend, Kelly Egbon. (RAI NEWS)

The event unfolded on January 6th in their shared apartment located in the historic center of Schio. Neighbors alerted authorities after hearing a heated argument between the couple. Upon arrival, the police discovered Egbon's lifeless body, with a fatal wound to his left femoral artery, leading to his death from excessive blood loss. (ADNKRONOS)

Initially, Enabuele claimed that Egbon's death was accidental, suggesting he had fallen onto a glass table, causing the fatal injury. However, inconsistencies in her account and forensic evidence led to further questioning, during which she confessed to stabbing Egbon. She alleged that the act was in self-defense during a violent altercation, stating that Egbon, inebriated at the time, had assaulted her and threatened her with a knife. In the ensuing struggle, she managed to seize the weapon and inflicted the fatal wound. (RAI NEWS)

Following her confession, Enabuele was taken into custody and is currently held at the Montorio prison in Verona, awaiting further legal proceedings. The case has garnered significant attention, shedding light on issues of domestic violence within immigrant communities in Italy.

This tragic event underscores the critical importance of addressing domestic violence and ensuring that support systems are accessible to all individuals, regardless of gender or nationality. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, it's imperative to seek help immediately. In Italy, the national domestic violence helpline is available at 1522, offering support in multiple languages.

Dear Nigerian Men in Diaspora, we advocate for women so often but it is important to note that Domestic Violence can happen against both genders. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Shame should never replace a life lost. By reaching out to these organizations or local authorities, victims can access the support they need to protect themselves and begin the journey toward healing.