The debate has drawn in activists, retired generals, security analysts, civil society leaders, and regional groups — each offering starkly different prescriptions for a crisis that shows no sign of abating.
“Strike Again — Without Telling Our Military”
Some voices are not merely welcoming deeper American involvement; they are demanding it. Zik Gbemre, Coordinator of the Niger Delta Peace Coalition, argued bluntly that the Christmas Day operation succeeded precisely because Nigerian military commanders were kept in the dark. In his view, sharing intelligence with local officers is counterproductive, as he believes top military and political figures profit from the continuation of the conflict. He called on Washington to carry out further strikes independently, without coordinating with Abuja.
