The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Defense Minister, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has called on the federal government to reinvigorate and empower the armed forces and the police to face insecurity bedeviling the country.
Kwankwaso issued a statement on his X page (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday sighting the recent security threats being faced across Nigeria.
He expressed concern over the mass abduction of students, senior military personnel and other individuals.
“The Federal Government must fulfill its primary responsibility. These incidents are not isolated; they reveal serious setbacks in the battle against insecurity.
“I call on the authorities to take decisive action by reinvigorating our armed forces and empowering the Nigeria Police Force to effectively protect and defend our people from these acts of terror” he stated.
Kwankwaso also said that the recent surge in insecurity in Nigeria has reached a level that demands urgent attention from all authorities, especially the Federal Government.
“First, the kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State is deeply worrying and echoes a disturbing pattern from the recent past.
“The abduction and subsequent killing of Brigadier Gen. M. Uba by terrorists in Borno State is one of the darkest moments in our nation’s fight against terrorism. This shocking intelligence and operational failure demands an immediate and thorough investigation.
“Furthermore, mass kidnappings have been reported in Zamfara State, which is truly heartbreaking. I urge the swift rescue of the victims.
“On another front, the recent surge in bandit attacks across Shanono and Ghari Local Government Areas in Kano State demands urgent concern and immediate action.
He further praised the steps taken by the Kano state government when it made swift reaction to the attacks by bandits in the state.
“It is heartening to note the Kano State Government’s swift response, including the donation of operational vehicles to security forces” he declared.