Emir Sanusi reveals how Boko Haram, other terrorist activities started in Nigeria

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, explained that the security crisis in Nigeria has roots in the divisive rhetoric of politicians who began categorizing citizens by region, religion, and ethnicity. He emphasized that this division fostered an environment conducive to the emergence of violent groups like Boko Haram. Sanusi urged Nigerian elites to retreat from the politicization of ethnicity and religion to prevent a new wave of violence.