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Nigeria: Where terrorism is business if we traits among the giants of Africa
If the rag-tag terrorists could easily attack their target in Kaduna, it means no one is save in Nigeria
By Valentine Amanze
(18-3-2024)
Nigeria has gradually become very notorious and sophisticated in terrorism.
Daily, people pay ransome for the freedom of their beloved ones, while others are burying theirs killed by the marauding terrorists.
Even the government is not spared in this wicked business, as it also pays for the freedom of its officials abducted by the criminals.
Unfortunately, the striving illegal business has consequently hit hard on the country’s fragile economy, as ransome money is paid in cash.
It is noteworthy that the lucrative nature of the business has forced many individuals including clerics to lobby the government, to negotiate on its behalf, the freedom of the abducted school children and government officials.
Public places are nolonger safe, as some schools, especially in northern Nigeria, are being forced to close to save the children.
The crime was initially politically-motivated against the President Godluck Jonathan-led People Democratic Party (PDP) government, which led to the 2014 kidnapping of hundreds of school girls in Chibok, Borno State.
It was later followed by that of Bichi, Yobe State, in 2018.
On March 7, 2024 the terrorists struck again in another northern state, Kaduna, abducting about 287 school children from GSS Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, for ransome in an afternoon raid, without any challenge from the law-enforcement agencies in the locality.
Though the terrorists have given the government 20 days grace, with effect from March 7, 2024, to pay about N1 billion ransome to secure the release of the helpless students and their teachers or they kill them, President Bola Tinubu has has not shown any interest to pay the terrorists, even as Sheik Gumi continues to pressure the government to use him as a negotiator. Very sad indeed.
Since the inception of the business of abduction of school children in Chibok in 2014, the government is yet to arrest and parade any of the terrorists involved after ransome payment, which is not made known to the public.
Telling Nigerians that the terrorists are foreigners is an indictment on the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, who had always excelled in peace-keeping operations worldwide.
Nigeria needs to copy other countries on how to fight terrorists.
In July 4, 1976 at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda, 102 of the 106 Israeli hostages were rescued in Operation Entebbe, officially codenamed Operation Thunderbolt (retroactively codenamed Operation Yonatan).
It was a 1976 Israeli counter-terrorist mission in Uganda launched in response to the hijacking of an international civilian passenger flight (an Airbus A300) operated by Air France between the cities of Tel Aviv and Paris.
During a stopover in Athens, the aircraft was hijacked by two Palestinian PFLP–EO terrorists and two German RZ terrorists, who diverted the flight to Libya and then to Uganda, where they landed at Entebbe International Airport to be joined by other terrorists.
At Uganda, the group enjoyed support from Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin.
Having hijacked the flight of 248 passengers on June 27, 1976, the terrorists took hostages with the stated objective of compelling the release of 40 Palestinian and affiliated militants imprisoned in Israel as well as the release of 13 prisoners in four other countries.
It took the less than 100 Israeli commandos only seven days to plan and rescue the Israeli hostages at the Entebbe airport after getting the approval of the Israeli government. They equally killed all the terrorists holding the citizens hostage including Ugandan soldiers.
That is the country that cares for its citizens. No Israeli or U.S. citizen could be molested in any part of the world without consequences.
It is different in Nigeria. Our leaders are only interested in looting the national treasury with impunity, while Boko Haram, herdsmen and bandits are abducting, collecting taxes from farmers and raping Nigerian women.
The government’s actions and inactions have made kidnapping a striving business.
When Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) flagbearer, was the Anambra State governor, he floated the anti-kidnapping law, which empowered the state to takeover the properties of any kidnapper and also demolish his apartment.
As a result, the criminals fled the state.
But today, many terrorist groups are springing up in the Northern Nigeria, pushing gradually South in the midst of the Police, Army, NSA, DSS, Civil Defence and other security agencies in the country.
I weep for the country anytime I remember that it was in Kaduna that the terrorists abducted their latest victims.
Why? Kaduna hosts the National Defence Academy (NDA), where the country’s best military officers are trained and other vital security agencies. If rag-tag terrorists could easily attack their target in Kaduna, it means no one is save in Nigeria.
What happened to the Police post in the community where the children were abducted? How tick is the forest they are kept that would prevent their speedy location and freedom? I hope this is not scam.
I wonder why the federal government has refused to make public the list of the 400 alleged sponsors of terrorism submitted to it by the government of United Arab Emirate (UAE).
The Borno State government is not helping in the fight against terrorism by continuously unleashing the “repentant” terrorists back on the society.
Besides, what is the aim of spending billions of dollars on Tucano jets if they are not being used to fight terrorists.
It is very strange that many prominent Nigerian leaders are not condeming the criminality in the country.
Northern Nigeria has suddenly become a war zone in peace time with refegee camps scattered all over the places.
The future is nolonger bright for the country as leaders of tomorrow are prevented from going to school, while farmers are discouraged from farming by herdsnen and other terrorists.
The concentration of the army and police in the South-East is counter-productive. No war is going on in the zone except the politically motivated killings in Orlu and Okigwe areas of Imo State. Their services would seriously be appreciated if they redirect their energy to the food basket of the nation (North and the Middle-belt).
I believe in the strength and courage of the Nigerian Army. If given the enabling environment and support, they could surpass what the Israeli commandos did in Entebbe in 1976 – witten in book form as “90 Minutes At Entebbe.”
Let the government support the army to end the monstrous business of kidnapping.
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- Oke-mmiri Oracles (Imo State)
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Regrowing hair on a bald spot is often possible. You may need to try more than one type of treatment to get the results you want. Be patient and consider all your options as you approach this very common concern.
Hair loss is a common development for people of all genders. But a bald spot can still trigger feelings of embarrassment and frustration while also affecting your self-confidence.
Causes of hair loss can vary widely, including:
stress
certain hair care practices
medical conditions that are inherited or are related to the body’s immune system
hormone levels
skin health
cancer treatment
In many cases, treatments are available to help regrow hair on a bald spot or thicken hair growth where thinning has occurred. But it’s important to rely on proven treatment methods, and to be wary of products and treatments that make big promises with little scientific data to support them.
Sometimes, simple home remedies can produce good results, but you may need over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications to regrow hair if home treatments aren’t working for you.
If these approaches aren’t effective, medical or surgical procedures may be necessary. Read on to learn more about what causes a bald spot, how to treat it yourself, and when you may need medical treatment.
What are some natural treatments for a bald spot?
Natural hair growth methods typically focus on improving circulation in the scalp or promoting hair follicle health and restoring hair quality.
Many products associated with hair growth are found in the home and are often used for other purposes. Here are some options:
Rosemary oil
Rosemary oil has anti-inflammatory properties and helps improve circulation, so it may have propertiesTrusted Source for treating hair loss.
Rub a small amount gently on your bald spot each night or consider using natural shampoo containing rosemary oil.
Peppermint oil
Peppermint oilTrusted Source is used to treat headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and other illnesses. According to a 2024 review of studies, it showed promise in treating some types of hair loss in mice, but little to no research has been done on people.
It’s considered safe to use topically in low doses. Rub some peppermint oil into your scalp with your fingers or use shampoo with peppermint oil.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is usually thought of as a skin treatment for wound healing and burn relief.
A few older studies, such as one published in the Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research notes that aloe vera’s anti-inflammatory properties and many enzymes, minerals, and other healthy ingredients may make it an effective hair growth treatment.
It’s considered safe to use not the scalp, but no direct benefits for hair growth have been confirmed to date.
To use it, massage it into your scalp before shampooing your hair. Try mixing it with wheat germ oil and coconut milk.
Massage
Requiring no products, a vigorous scalp massage is one of the simplest ways to help boost circulation in the scalp and stretch hair follicle cells to promote thicker hair growth. However, there is no research suggesting that a massage will increase hair growth.
To try it, firmly (but gently) press your fingers against your scalp and rub them across your scalp for at least 5 minutes.
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What are some over-the-counter treatments for bald spots?
There’s no shortage of OTC products promising to reverse hair loss, or at least slow it down. Some are more established and well regarded than others.
Here are some trustworthy OTC treatments for bald spots:
Minoxidil
One of the most widely used and proven treatments is minoxidil (Rogaine and various generic products).
It’s available in liquid, foam, or shampoo options. Stronger forms of minoxidil are also available by prescription.
Minoxidil may cause side effects like skin irritation or unwanted hair growth on skin near the scalp. If minoxidil does restore hair growth, it must be used regularly or its effects will start to wear off.
Collagen-based products
Collagen, a protein found in the skin and elsewhere in the body, is also associated with hair growth and thickening hair that has started thinning due to androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern hair loss).
Look for shampoos, conditioners, ointments, or serums that contain collagen. Try using them when you bathe or rub them into your scalp. It’s also available in an injectable form.
Collagen-based supplements may also help, but there’s little to no evidence that these work for hair growth.
Vitamin supplements
Certain vitamins and minerals are associated with hair growth, including:
vitamin A
B-vitamins, including biotin, which is the key ingredient in many hair-growth treatments
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
iron
zinc
Taking high doses of any supplement may put you at risk for complications.
Discuss your concerns with a doctor before starting any new supplements, as these are not closely monitored by the FDA and may contain ingredients not listed on the label or higher amounts of active ingredients.
What are the medical treatments for a bald spot?
Before recommending a medication or procedure to treat your bald spot, your doctor will try to diagnose any underlying condition that may be causing the problem. This may include a:
review of your medical history, including current symptoms
physical examination focusing on the nature of your hair loss
“pull test,” where you pull a few hairs to see how many come out and how easily
blood test to look for underlying conditions
scalp biopsy, which is the removal of a few scalp cells or hairs to examine in a lab for clues to an infection or other cause of hair loss
Once your doctor knows what may be causing your bald spot, they may recommend one or more of the common prescription medications for hair loss.
Finasteride
One of the most widely prescribed hair growth drugs is finasteride (Propecia). It can be used by everyone, but if you’re pregnant, you shouldn’t use finasteride because of concernsTrusted Source it may case defects.
Corticosteroids
Prescription-strength corticosteroids in liquid form can be applied directly to the scalp. This is often an effective treatment for children affected by a type of hair loss called alopecia areata.
Corticosteroid injections into areas of patchy hair loss on the scalp revive hair growth within several weeks in people with alopecia areata.
Anthralin
Anthralin (Dritho-Scalp) is a topical treatment for alopecia areata. When applied to bald spots, it may help stimulate hair growth. A recent studyTrusted Source showed it was effective in children.
Methotrexate
If other treatments don’t work, your doctor may prescribe this powerful medication.
It’s also used sometimes with a corticosteroid. But methotrexate also carries some serious potential side effects, so follow your doctor’s directions carefully.
What are surgical treatments for bald spots?
Surgery should be considered a last resort if other, less-invasive means don’t work.
The most common form of hair restoration surgery — transplanting follicles from elsewhere on the head — doesn’t always work. And transplanted hair follicles may not continue to produce healthy hair growth for a long time.
Be sure to discuss with your doctor or surgeon what’s realistic to expect from any procedure.
Hair transplant
Hair transplant surgery is a common surgical solution to permanent hair loss.
In this procedure, a doctor removes hair follicles from an area of healthy hair growth (usually the back of the head) and implants them on a part of the scalp experiencing hair loss.
There are two main hair transplant approaches:
Follicular unit transplantation (FUT): In FUT, a surgeon uses a strip of skin with hair follicles from a donor site. Follicles are removed and transplanted.
Follicular unit extraction (FUE): In FUE, a surgeon removes individual hair follicles from the donor site and inserts them into tiny incisions in the recipient site in your scalp.
Laser therapy
Though it hasn’t been widely evaluated, laser therapy has been shown in some studies to reverse pattern hair loss, especially when combined with topical treatments or after a transplant procedure.
The idea is that a low-level laser can stimulate circulation and hair growth in follicles that have stopped producing hair. Results have been inconsistent, however.
What are the possible causes of a bald spot?
The most common causes of bald spots are age-related, while others are the result of treatable medical conditions or behaviors that can be changed to promote healthier hair.
Here are some of the most common causes of a bald spot.
Androgenetic alopecia
Also known as hereditary hair loss because it tends to run in families, androgenetic alopecia (female and male pattern baldness) affects all sexes.
In men, the condition is known to cause hair receding near the temples and top of the forehead, while hair at the crown of the head starts to thin.
In women, it usually starts with a thinning of the hair all over the head.
Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition where your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks your hair follicles.
Hair tends to fall out in small patches on the head, while the eyebrows, eyelashes, and other parts of the body may also be affected.
People with alopecia areata may be at higher risk for other autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and vitiligo.
Hormonal imbalance
Stopping some types of birth control can lead to a temporary loss or thinning of hair.
People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may also experience a hormonal imbalance that causes hair loss and other complications.
Stress
Mental or physical stress can sometimes cause more hairs than usual to show up in your brush every day.
Usually, normal hair growth returns when the cause of stress eases or you develop different coping mechanisms.
Cancer treatment
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can both lead to hair loss just a few weeks after treatment starts.
Hair often starts to grow back within a month or so of ending treatment. Medications to revive hair growth may help speed up the process.
Wearing a cooling cap before, during, and after treatments may reduce hair loss.
Hair products and styling
Hairstyles that pull back tightly can lead to a bald spot.
Shampoos and other hair-care products containing the following ingredients may also be problematic:
sodium lauryl sulfate and laureth sulfate
sodium chloride
propylene glycol
How can I cope with a bald spot?
A bald spot can be an alarming experience.
Coping with hair loss starts with accepting the situation and then being proactive about addressing it. Part of this comes from remembering that millions of people are going through the same experience.
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