{"id":128414,"date":"2024-08-20T12:14:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T11:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/devise-tactics-to-curb-insecurity-in-nigeria-reps-minority-caucus-to-security-agencies"},"modified":"2024-08-20T13:23:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T12:23:45","slug":"devise-tactics-to-curb-insecurity-in-nigeria-reps-minority-caucus-to-security-agencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/devise-tactics-to-curb-insecurity-in-nigeria-reps-minority-caucus-to-security-agencies","title":{"rendered":"Devise tactics to curb insecurity in Nigeria \u2013 Reps Minority Caucus to security agencies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The House of Representatives Minority Caucus had tasked security agencies to change their tactics of engagement and act swiftly in the face of rising kidnapping and escalating insecurity across Nigeria.<\/p>\n

The lawmakers, in a statement issued on Monday, decried the recent series of abductions of commuters and travelers on highways, saying it has become worrisome.<\/p>\n

The leader of the caucus, Rep Kingsley Chinda, said the rate at which criminals seized the nation casts doubts on the capacity of the country to defend itself and protect its citizens.<\/p>\n

He noted that the recent abduction of commuters, especially the abduction of 29 medical students travelling for a conference by gunmen in Benue, threatens the future of education and healthcare in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese young men and women, dedicated to pursuing knowledge and bettering the lives of their fellow Nigerians, must not be left to suffer in the hands of criminals,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n

The caucus also condemned the kidnapping of Isa Muhammad Bawa, the Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa district in Sokoto and his son, describing it as an affront to traditional institutions.<\/p>\n

The legislators said the killing of Tanimu Kunbiya, the Gara of Chanchanji, and his son Yusuf, in Taraba State, shows a total breakdown of security in the nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe alarming rate in which criminals have seized our nation by the jugular, casting doubts on the capacity of the nation-state to defend itself and protect citizens calls for serious concerns,\u201d the caucus said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo section of our country appears safe for citizens to live their lives, uplift their wellbeing, and contribute to the growth and progress of our country.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn particular, our interstate highway systems, which serve not only as the backbone of our transportation system but as the commerce corridors through which commercial entities and citizens move their goods and services, providing businesses with lifelines, have become deathtraps and the staging posts of kidnappers, extortionists and criminal elements of the dark underworld.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, gravely worried about the prevailing conditions of our interstate highways and the general state of insecurity in our country, expresses its deep concern and outright condemnation of the recent kidnappings that have further highlighted the alarming state of insecurity in our nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cFurthermore, the kidnapping of the Anambra State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr Patrick Mba, and his wife on the highway in Kogi State, who was released yesterday by his abductors, underscores the terrifying reality that no one is safe, not even those who have dedicated their lives to public service.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese incidents are not isolated; they represent a broader, more concerning trend of increasing lawlessness and insecurity in our country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe frequency and audacity of these attacks suggest a complete breakdown in our security architecture, and this cannot be allowed to continue while we pretend or console ourselves with the conclusion that the situation is improving.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is imperative and indeed an unconditional demand that the kidnapped citizens are rescued unharmed, and the perpetrators of these crimes are brought to justice,\u201d the group said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe government must prioritise the safety of all Nigerians. We cannot allow our nation to slide into anarchy, where criminals operate with impunity, and the citizens live in constant fear. The time for rhetoric is over; now is the time for action.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs leaders, we must take responsibility and work collaboratively to restore peace and security across Nigeria. The Minority Caucus urges the government to invest in intelligence gathering, improve coordination among security agencies, and implement community-based security strategies that involve local leaders and stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n

The caucus asked President Bola Tinubu to \u201cwake up\u201d to his responsibilities of protecting lives and families, and declare a state of emergency in the security sector.<\/p>\n

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