According to the group, the recurring nature of the attacks represents not only a humanitarian crisis but also a serious threat to the social cohesion of the region.
The Northern Reconciliation Group (NRG) has raised the alarm over the escalating insecurity across Northern Nigeria, warning that persistent violent attacks, kidnappings, and banditry are placing communities under severe strain and threatening regional stability.
In a statement released on Sunday, the non-partisan group said many rural and semi-urban communities across the region continue to face frequent attacks, leaving families living in fear, grief, and uncertainty.
The NRG expressed solidarity with victims of violence and communities affected by loss of life, displacement, and the destruction of livelihoods.
According to the group, the recurring nature of the attacks represents not only a humanitarian crisis but also a serious threat to the social cohesion of the region.
According to NRG, the protection of life and human dignity is the most fundamental obligation of governance.
“The sheer scale and persistence of insecurity across the northern region must no longer be treated as isolated incidents or localized challenges,” the statement said. “They constitute a regional and national security emergency that require urgent, coordinated, and humane responses.”
The NRG called on authorities to intensify lawful, intelligence-led efforts to secure the release of abducted persons and dismantle criminal networks operating across the region.
It also urged the decisive implementation of improved security measures and early-warning systems focused on protecting vulnerable communities.
In addition, the group emphasized the need for renewed commitment to justice, accountability, and community-driven approaches that can help rebuild trust between citizens and state institutions.
Making the appeal in what it described as a spirit of unity and shared responsibility, the NRG said human security must take precedence over political, ethnic, or social divisions.
The group reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peace-building efforts through inclusive dialogue aimed at restoring safety, dignity, and lasting peace in Northern Nigeria.
The statement was signed by Joseph Lengmang, PhD, Pro tempore Secretary of the Northern Reconciliation Group, and Prof. Usman Yusuf, Pro tempore Spokesperson.