{"id":149815,"date":"2025-02-11T07:56:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T06:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/weapons-alone-wont-solve-nigerias-insecurity-problem-gov-abdulrazaq"},"modified":"2025-02-15T23:15:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T22:15:36","slug":"weapons-alone-wont-solve-nigerias-insecurity-problem-gov-abdulrazaq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/weapons-alone-wont-solve-nigerias-insecurity-problem-gov-abdulrazaq","title":{"rendered":"Weapons alone won\u2019t solve Nigeria\u2019s insecurity problem  \u2013 Gov Abdulrazaq"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has said that addressing Nigeria\u2019s security challenges requires more than just procuring weapons.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized the need for proper infrastructure to enhance military operations.<\/p>\n<p>The governor made this statement on Monday while inaugurating the newly constructed Quarter Guard and remodelled headquarters of the 22 Armoured Brigade at Sobi, Ilorin, the state capital.<\/p>\n<p>He said; \u201cIt is not just about buying weapons; it is also about putting infrastructure in place for the military to be able to do their work properly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Governor Abdulrazaq noted that the projects, executed by the Nigerian Army, align with the Chief of Army Staff\u2019s vision of sustaining a culture of maintenance within the military.<\/p>\n<p>He commended the efforts of the 22 Armoured Brigade in ensuring peace and stability in Kwara State.<\/p>\n<p>As part of his administration\u2019s support for security agencies, the governor also unveiled three new vehicles and 10 motorcycles donated by the state government to enhance the operational capacity of the command.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Maj. Gen. Obinna Onubogu, expressed gratitude to the governor for his continued support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe support of the Kwara State Government has strengthened our capacity to maintain peace and respond effectively to security threats,\u201d Onubogu said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has said that addressing Nigeria\u2019s security challenges requires more than just procuring weapons. He emphasized the need for proper infrastructure to enhance military operations. 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