We no longer react...and that is the real crisis.

Nigeria’s crises have now become so normal that even the citizens are no longer frightened. That is the most painful part. Not just the insecurity, but how we have slowly adjusted to it like it is part of our daily life.

I remember back then when we used to listen to Taskar Labarai on Kano State Radio. Whenever there was a report of killings or any tragic incident, it would shake everyone. People would talk about it for days, even weeks. There was grief. There was emotion. There was humanity.

But today, everything feels different. News of explosions, killings, and attacks come in, and within hours, people move on. No shock. No deep reflection. Just another headline in a long list of tragedies.

The recent incident in Maiduguri is heartbreaking. Lives lost, families destroyed, and yet the response we see does not match the weight of the tragedy. It raises serious questions about leadership and priorities.

Instead of immediate presence or strong national reassurance, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reported to be in England. At a time when citizens expect empathy and decisive leadership, that absence feels loud.

At the same time, seeing Kashim Shettima engaged in official events far from the center of the crisis leaves many people disappointed. Especially considering that Borno is directly affected, people naturally expect a different level of urgency and concern.

It is not just about politics. It is about human lives. It is about leadership that should stand with the people, especially in moments like this. When tragedies become normal, it means something deeper is broken.

Allah ya gafartawa wanda suka rasu. Akwai Allah!