The tragic killing of Brigadier General M. Uba should bring shame to every authority in this nation.

A man who dedicated decades to rising through the ranks via discipline, sacrifice, and unwavering loyalty on the battlefield was compelled to send his final coordinates to troops using WhatsApp due to the Nigerian military’s inability to provide secure, encrypted communication systems as of 2025.

How can a nation claiming to combat terrorism allow frontline commanders to rely on civilian applications while deploying heavily armed soldiers to guard the private residences of retired generals?

Furthermore, how can a country with thousands of unemployed patriots continue to recruit based on connections, tribal affiliations, and loyalty to influential individuals rather than placing the most skilled minds and courageous hearts in uniform? This same government expends considerable energy persecuting Nnamdi Kanu, a man utilizing a microphone, while discreetly negotiating with and compensating bandits responsible for the slaughter of citizens and senior officers.

My heart aches for General Uba’s family, including his wife, children, and parents, who raised a son that Nigeria did not deserve.

He fought for a nation that could not provide him with even a secure radio, let alone a fair chance.

When soldiers perish due to leadership failures and terrorists receive rewards through ‘dialogue,’ is the country merely broken, or is it hemorrhaging from the top? #BetterDays