Insecurity: Presidency not doing “all-out-effort’’

Terrorists, who attacked Kaduna bound-train in March are becoming bold by uploading videos of innocent victims who commit no offence.  Terrorists and other criminals will continue to have a field day, as long as the government continues to show  an ‘I don’t care attitude’ and refuse to send these animals to the gallows.  It’s a […]

Terrorists, who attacked Kaduna bound-train in March are becoming bold by uploading videos of innocent victims who commit no offence. 

Terrorists and other criminals will continue to have a field day, as long as the government continues to show  an ‘I don’t care attitude’ and refuse to send these animals to the gallows. 

It’s a crying shame for us to watch our brothers in such a brush with death with no end in sight. How could we believe that the government is making any frantic efforts to rescue them?

The country’s security and defence forces are helpless in the sight of every patriotic Nigerian until our innocent civilians are rescued and also protected against any  circumstances that treat the peaceful existence of the people. 

The leadership is relenting in its primary responsibility, perhaps, they are oblivious or negligent of the main aim of being in government. If  it cannot perform its primary duties optimally then, we need someone who can. 

Yes, we agree that terrorism is a global scourge that must be fought by all stakeholders – the military, the civilian population and the communication service providers. But, could this be an excuse for our people to be murdered  continuously?  Indeed, it’s unacceptable, we can’t take it anymore. We need better antidotes and far  and more drastic than the present effort. 

Our gallant troops need sophisticated weapons to send terrorists to their maker for them to answer crimes against humanity not behind the time approach.

Nigeria is having a bad day in almost every aspect, from the economy, security, health care system and education.  With massive corruption among the political class including the civil service etc, there is an urgent need to reset the bottom if we want to get it right as a nation.  Insecurity is synonymous with lack of education. No literate person will take weapons against fellow citizens.

The government should deny the  terrorists  breathing space, give them no chance to annihilate any community, and use sophisticated weapons that will send a strong signal to anyone or group with similar terrible intentions.  The various communities and individuals must also report any suspicious movement within their areas. Intelligence gathering is very important to defeat terrorism. 

I, therefore, call on the government to rise to its primary responsibility by securing the lives and properties of all Nigerians. This is not what we bargain for by entrusting our mandates to the present leadership. May God bring succour to our people and may peace reign in the land. Indeed, we have nowhere to call home than Nigeria.

 

Tajuddeen Ahmad Tijjani writes from Galadima Mahmoud Street, Kasuwar kaji Azare, Bauchi State.