Insecurity: Seek foreign intervention, delegate duty to Vice President, Activist tells FG

The Federal Government has been urged to as a matter of urgency, seek foreign help to tackle the present intractable and overwhelming security problems staring Nigeria in the face before the nation will be completely eroded and submerged.

The President Muhammadu Buhari-led government was further advised to delegate powers to the Vice President and the Chief of Staff to the President to take charge of security matters for effectiveness and prompt action because they are younger and more able to act proactively.

A renowned socio-political activist and critic, Chief Adesunbo Onitiri, made the call in Lagos on Wednesday, adding that if the current situation on insecurity is not quickly and effectively addressed and tamed, the effects will become too unbearable for the survival of the nation.

Chief Onitiri explained that it is the utmost desire of most Nigerians to know what President Muhammadu Buhari is doing to tackle the problems of AK-47 totting herdsmen and bandits that have continued to invade farmlands, destroy farms and crops, chase away farmers while maiming, killing them, kidnapping and raping their women and children across the country.

According to him, the activities of the herders and kidnappers is already creating hardships and famine for the entire nation and this must be checked because food insecurity must not be allowed to thrive in the face of daunting economic challenges faced by Nigerians.

He further suggested that the government should engage the services of young and able-bodied Nigerians, train and arm them massively to confront the menacing kidnappers and terrorists, adding that, “we democrats and lovers of Nigeria wish to call on President Buhari to make use of his vice president and his chief of staff. The insecurity seems to overwhelm the Presidency and the Federal Government.

“Every day, we are bombarded with news of numerous Nigerians being kidnapped and maimed. Even with the ransom paid to the heartless bandits, some victims are still being killed. Kidnapping has now turned into the most lucrative business in Nigeria. This is sickening and nauseating to patriotic Nigerians.

“Before every Nigerian is kidnapped and maimed, seek foreign help, engage the services of the youths and bring in the Vice President to assist as he was drafted to the trader money and SMEs scheme. He is a younger person, full of dynamism and highly cerebral. With the involvement of the Vice President and the chief of staff, I strongly believe we shall have a reprieve. For every problem there is a solution,” Chief Onitiri emphasised

He also urged Nigerians not to allow this insecurity to the country’s economy destroy the fabric of the Nigerian society, stressing the need for State Police to be seriously considered and approved, to enable the various states of the federation to kickstart state policing, allowing the state policemen to carry arms.

He reiterated that the Nigeria Police Force should be allowed to employ more agile youths that are daily roaming the streets for jobs, adding that both the Armed Forces and policemen should be adequately remunerated for their risky jobs.”

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