Senator Seriake Dickson Urges Global Support, Says Nigeria Still Failing to Rescue Leah Sharibu and Chibok Girls

Nigerian lawmaker Seriake Dickson has appealed for stronger international cooperation in the fight against terrorism, warning that Nigeria’s long battle with insurgency has reached a breaking point.

The Bayelsa Senator made this known while reacting to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments on the killings and extremist attacks taking place across Nigeria.

Dickson described Trump’s position as “a reminder that the world is watching” and urged Nigerian authorities to take immediate and practical steps to restore peace.

According to him, over 15 years of jihadist violence led by groups such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, ISIS, and al-Qaeda have devastated communities, forcing thousands from their homes and claiming countless lives.

He lamented that many abducted schoolgirls, including Leah Sharibu and dozens of Chibok girls, remain unaccounted for, years after their kidnapping shocked the world.

The senator expressed concern that in several northern states including Borno, Zamfara, and Katsina terrorists still control parts of local communities, imposing taxes and enforcing their own rules, a situation he said directly challenges Nigeria’s sovereignty.

“If we cannot end this war alone, we must not hesitate to seek help from partners who have the resources and experience to support us,” Dickson stated, adding that the country’s security situation “has moved far beyond political debates.”

He also revealed that the Senate continues to press for a National Security Summit, emphasizing that the violence has spread to other regions such as Benue, Plateau, Taraba, and Southern Kaduna, where entire villages have been displaced.

Dickson concluded with a passionate call for unity and decisive action, insisting that protecting lives should be treated as a national priority, not a political talking point.