It was bombs galore all the way in the country, just after the inauguration of president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. There were bombs in Bauchi, bombs in Zaria, bombs in Zuba and more bombs, unsurprisingly, in Maidugari. Lots of people were either killed or badly injured. What is happening? Why all the bombs, and how would the country tackle this new demon?
"The matter is sensitive." a source from the presidency rattled. "we have reviewed the situation and we can no longer treat those behind these explosions with levity."
What? Are you kidding me? Were those animals treated in such manner before, while they killed scores? And do they (government) really know them (bomb experts)?
"The government has decided to take very strict, co-ordinated and concerted action against the perpetrators...the blast is a threat to national security.
We will be decisive and civil, but, unfortunately, when we take drastic steps, the media will be the first to criticise us."
Really? They don't need media criticism, even when they go astray? And they are sure to receive more criticisms. To nick this bomb saga in the bud, drastic, even if not civil, action needs to be taken. Okay, that seems wrong. But we're in desperate situation. The killings are getting out of hand, and the devils seem to do more, since the government either do not know how to or isn't ready to stop them. This is a problem, a big mountain for every Nigerian to climb. As Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika put it, and I couldn't agree less, "it is an act of terrorism, a challenge you must face.", these are not the best of times. But I'm confident. No Boko Haram, no terrorist would destroy this country. We pray.