Insecurity: Is govt winning the war?

Section II of the 1999 constitution states that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of the government. Any government that cannot guarantee security does so at its own peril. In the last six years, insecurity in Nigeria has been worsened. The hitherto ethnic religion tension that charasterised the country […]

Section II of the 1999 constitution states that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of the government. Any government that cannot guarantee security does so at its own peril. In the last six years, insecurity in Nigeria has been worsened. The hitherto ethnic religion tension that charasterised the country has been reduced but paved the way for the emergency of Boko Haram, cattle rustlers and murderous herdsman. To the good people of Benue, Taraba, Zamfara and Kogi their once peaceful and serene states have been shattered by the agents of darkness. These people have never known peace. Killing of defenseless civilian has become a recurring phenomenon. These states have turned to Golgotha in which people lives are being crucified on daily basis. The people in those states have been counting corpses of their loved ones being hacked to death by mercilessly marauders. Government should intensify air surveillance in our dark forest and identity the murderous invaders. They should be identified, arrested and prosecuted according to the laws of the land. People should be security conscious and report any strange movement to the relevant authorities. The wave of insecurity in the country is very alarming. The government needs to win this war against the agents of darkness holding our country to jugular.

 Ibrahim Mustapha Pambegua, Kaduna state