Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Henry Owen
Former Kaduna senator, Shehu Sani, has once again sparked national conversation after sharing a photo that allegedly shows six Nigerian men dressed in Russian military uniforms, reportedly serving in the Russian Army amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The image, credited to Mr. Obiorah, has been circulating widely online, igniting deep public concern about how far economic hardship and unemployment have pushed many young Nigerians in their search for survival.
Shehu Sani, known for his bold social and political commentary, used the image to draw attention to the harsh realities faced by ordinary Nigerians. In his remarks, he expressed worry that the growing number of citizens venturing into war-torn territories in pursuit of livelihood reflects the silent war already being fought at home — a daily battle against hunger, unemployment, and hopelessness.
The viral image has become a symbolic reminder of Nigeria’s worsening economic climate, where the struggle for survival often overshadows patriotism or personal safety. Inflation continues to rise, the value of the naira keeps falling, and the cost of basic necessities has pushed millions into extreme poverty. For many young people, opportunities within the country have dried up, leaving migration — whether legal or otherwise — as the only imaginable escape route from hardship.
Observers have described the development as a disturbing consequence of a collapsing socio-economic structure that has left the youth vulnerable to exploitation. There are growing fears that poverty may be turning many Nigerians into easy targets for foreign mercenary recruitment, particularly in countries seeking manpower for conflicts abroad. Though there has been no official confirmation regarding the authenticity of the image or the identities of the men shown, the public outcry it generated reveals the scale of desperation gripping the nation’s younger generation.
Analysts argue that when citizens begin to risk their lives fighting in other people’s wars, it reflects not bravery but the absence of viable choices at home. Economic experts have warned that until the government confronts the root causes of poverty, corruption, and unemployment, stories like this will continue to surface. The photo shared by Shehu Sani, while unsettling, has come to represent the larger tragedy of a country where daily survival has become a test of endurance rather than opportunity.
Many Nigerians now see the situation as a wake-up call for urgent action. The nation’s leadership faces a growing demand to deliver policies that can restore dignity to life in Nigeria and ensure that no citizen feels compelled to seek safety or sustenance in the chaos of another country’s battlefield. As Shehu Sani aptly implied, the wars being fought abroad by desperate Nigerians are only reflections of the greater war being waged at home — one against hunger, hopelessness, and neglect.
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