Combating insecurity is a major concern for many countries around the world, and Nigeria is unfortunately no exception. Recently, Bola Tinubu, political leader and potential presidential candidate of the country, issued marching orders to service chiefs and security agencies, in a bid to address the current wave of attacks and violent incidents hitting the country.
However, Yoruba leader, Ayo Adebanjo, criticized this approach, calling it wrong and of no real effect. He stressed that this method is reminiscent of those adopted by the current President, Muhammadu Buhari, which unfortunately did not bring concrete results in the face of persistent insecurity in the country.
Adebanjo expressed his views during a condolence visit to the residence of a former governor of Plateau State, following the deadly attacks that took place during the Christmas period. He said for Tinubu to effectively combat insecurity, it is essential to arrest and prosecute all those responsible for these killings across the country.
He said: “When Buhari was in power, we said he was responsible for these killings. We told him that the people responsible are in his government, in the House of Representatives and the Senate. When these attacks happen , he gives marching orders. We want concrete actions and not marching orders. Nothing happens in the end, no arrests despite our complaints.”
Ayo Adebanjo also stressed the importance of real action from President Tinubu, insisting that anyone who wants to impress Nigerians must take on the perpetrators of these killings. He believes that only arrests and legal proceedings will make it possible to resolve the problem of insecurity in the country.
Ayo Adebanjo’s criticism highlights the need for concrete actions and a different approach to tackling insecurity in Nigeria. His remarks underline the importance of responsibility and justice to put an end to this violence and reassure the population. It is now up to President Tinubu to address these concerns and take appropriate measures to address this major challenge facing the country.
In conclusion, combating insecurity is a priority for Nigeria, but it is essential to adopt an effective approach different from that which has been used in the past. Marching orders are not enough, concrete actions and legal measures must be put in place to arrest those responsible for these attacks and bring justice to the victims. Let us hope that the country’s political leadership will rise to this challenge and provide the security that the people desperately need.