Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern that the Boko Haram insurgency has become an entrenched part of everyday life in Nigeria.

Obasanjo stated this on Friday in Abuja during the public presentation of “Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,” a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd).

The former president urged Nigerians and policymakers to confront the ongoing security challenges with a stronger sense of urgency and introspection.

“Boko Haram is now virtually becoming part of our life. Should we accept that? If we should not accept it, what should we do?” Obasanjo questioned.

“How much do we know? Even from the other side, and from this side, have we been active enough? Have we been proactive enough?

I think we have to ask ourselves the necessary questions to be able to deal with this thing that is now becoming a monster within our country.”

The event attracted several dignitaries, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, service chiefs, former and serving governors, as well as clerics and members of the diplomatic corps.

Obasanjo’s remarks have reignited national discussions about the government’s strategy in tackling terrorism and restoring lasting peace to Nigeria’s northeast and other affected regions.