As Asa once said in her hit song; THERE IS FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN. The case of missing children in Borno State has sparked public outcry, following a disturbing video of a young boy confessing to undergoing military training in a forest alongside dozens of other children. If a child can confess on camera to Boko Haram’s recruitment camps, why are security agencies still ‘investigating’ instead of rescuing? The Nigerian military and police must act swiftly. These forests are not mythical, and neither are the missing children. Every delay strengthens insurgents and weakens trust in governance. It’s time for urgent intelligence-driven operations to bring these children home and dismantle the training camps. Check out more headlining stories here; https://developmentdiaries.com/nigerian-newspapers-key-advocacy-calls-monday-17th-february-2025/