Nigeria is at a perilous time in many ways than one. Insecurity remains the most challenging problem of mankind despite humanity’s outstanding and unsurpassed advancement in the field of science and technology, the world has been moving from one form of horrendous crime to another; kidnapping, militancy, assassinations, robberies, armed muggings insurgency etc
Crime in dimensions hitherto unknown to Nigeria has become the order of the day and have taken over our national discourse.
Traditional rulers are the gatekeepers of any society and also the catalyst for socio-economic development and custodian of tradition and culture. They also serve as political symbol of unity and power and part of their duty is to secure their environment.
Nigeria has not been able to meet the united nation’s requirement of a police man to 400 people. The number we have now is grossly inadequate and majority of this few are attached to politicians and government officials.
Therefore involving traditional institution in security procedures is very vital to any country because they are more relevant in ensuring peace, stability and wellbeing of every given society and also play a vital role in nation building in the contemporary Nigeria situation from the local to federal level because the 1999 constitution, traditional rulers are not even represented in the council of the state.
The failure of security agencies to respond appropriately to the conventional security expectations is not only a sign of weakness but the failure of Nigeria as a nation. The challenge of security in face of the burgeoning population can be improved by involving traditional rulers in combating insecurity.
Therefore the role of traditional rulers in the security matters in the nation can’t be over emphasised; the system should recognise them and saddle them with responsibilities. Security is a collective responsibility and should not be left for the three ties of government alone. The National Assembly should enact laws which will involve traditional rulers in the process of security.
Bello Shehu Shuni
belloshuni84@gmail.com
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