Insecurity Is Not Impossible To Fix In Nigeria – Kwankwaso

Rabiu Kwankwaso

Former Kano State Governor and vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting.

Warning that insecurity is worsening across the country despite huge investments in the sector, Kwankwaso revealed that the escalating wave of insecurity across several states has left many Nigerians living in fear.

Arguing that the security challenges confronting the country are not impossible to overcome, Rabiu added that the nation’s challenge is not a lack of resources but an insufficient political will to decisively confront insecurity.

His words, “I have noted with grave concern the escalating wave of insecurity that has engulfed our beloved nation. Once again, Nigeria is bleeding profusely.

What is most alarming is the audacity of these criminals, who now brazenly hold live sessions on social media to taunt the authorities and terrorise the public. This is totally unacceptable and not befitting of a sovereign nation like ours.

As someone who has served this country at various levels, including as Governor of Kano State and Minister of Defence, where we confronted and significantly reduced security challenges through decisive leadership and community engagement, I remain convinced that insecurity is not insurmountable.

We must immediately prioritise the welfare and motivation of our gallant security personnel, strengthen intelligence gathering, enhance community policing, and, most crucially, tackle the root causes of this crisis; poverty, mass unemployment, and poor governance.”

WOW.