“We Need Help! No Nation Can Confront Terrorism in Isolation” — Senator Dickson Backs Trump’s Call, Says Nigeria Still Can’t Account for Leah Sharibu, Chibok Girls

Senator Seriake Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, has voiced support for President Donald Trump’s recent comments on what he described as “mass killings” in Nigeria. Dickson said Trump’s statement should serve as “a wake-up call to action” for Nigerian authorities to confront terrorism more decisively.

In a statement released on Thursday and titled “Alleged Genocide: My Stance on President Trump’s Statement,” the senator stressed that while Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected, the country must also embrace global partnerships to end extremist violence and restore peace.

“I fully support any collaborative effort to eliminate the murderous terrorist groups that have slaughtered thousands of Nigerians — Christians, Muslims, and people of other faiths alike,” he said.

Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West in the Senate, recalled how terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, and al-Qaeda have “wreaked unimaginable havoc” across Nigeria for nearly 15 years.

“They introduced suicide bombing in Nigeria, starting from Borno State, and spread their campaign of terror across the northeast,” he said, lamenting that both Christians and Muslims have suffered from the violence.

The senator highlighted the unresolved fate of several kidnapped schoolgirls. “Till today, Nigeria has not fully accounted for Leah Sharibu and many of the Chibok girls,” he said, noting that terrorists continue to control parts of Borno, Zamfara, and Katsina States where they impose taxes and operate outside the law.

“This is a direct affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty and should no longer be tolerated. President Trump’s statement is a wake-up call to action,” Dickson declared.

He revealed that the Nigerian Senate frequently raises alarms over the worsening insecurity and has proposed a National Security Summit to address the crisis. The Senate leadership, he added, has been directed to engage with the presidency and dispatch a “non-partisan team of experts and statesmen to Washington D.C.”

Dickson also criticized past administrations for mishandling security issues, citing alleged bias under former President Muhammadu Buhari. “Late President Buhari’s decision to appoint mostly Muslims as heads of all security agencies deepened mistrust,” he said.

Calling for international cooperation, Dickson urged President Bola Tinubu to work closely with President Trump and the U.S. government to eliminate terrorist networks. “We need help. No nation can confront terrorism in isolation,” he said.

The senator further called for the urgent appointment of ambassadors to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic representation abroad, stressing the need to “maximize the nation’s diplomatic resources and options.”

“May God help Nigeria,” his statement concluded.

Dickson’s comments come amid mixed reactions to President Trump’s recent warning that the U.S. might consider military action in Nigeria and classify the country as one of “Particular Concern.”