Kwankwaso Raises Alarm Over Rising Insecurity, Calls For Urgent Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Security Architecture
Former Governor of Kano State and ex-Minister of Defence, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (RMK), has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation across Nigeria, describing the escalating wave of violence as a grave threat to the nation's stability and development.
In a statement, Kwankwaso lamented that insecurity has continued to spread across several parts of the country, including Zamfara, Borno, Sokoto, Katsina, Kwara, Oyo, and other states, leaving citizens living in constant fear.
According to him, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, terrorism, communal clashes, and armed robbery have become recurring incidents, with criminal elements becoming increasingly emboldened.
"What is most alarming is the audacity of these criminals, who now brazenly hold live sessions on social media to taunt the authorities and terrorise the public. This is totally unacceptable and not befitting of a sovereign nation like ours," he stated.
Drawing from his experience as Governor of Kano State and Minister of Defence, Kwankwaso maintained that Nigeria's security challenges are not insurmountable, recalling that significant progress was achieved in the past through decisive leadership and active community engagement.
He argued that the country's current predicament is not due to a lack of resources but rather the absence of the political will and sincerity required to confront the crisis effectively.
"The current approach has clearly failed. Despite massive budgetary allocations to the security sector, the situation continues to deteriorate rapidly. Innocent lives are being lost daily, families are displaced in their thousands, and our economy is suffocating under the heavy weight of fear and instability," he said.
The former presidential candidate called for an urgent and comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria's security architecture, stressing the need to prioritise the welfare and motivation of security personnel, strengthen intelligence gathering, and enhance community policing.
Beyond security measures, Kwankwaso urged the government to address the socioeconomic factors fueling insecurity by investing heavily in quality education, skills acquisition, and job creation for the country's growing youth population.
He also advocated greater investment in critical sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, electricity, and agriculture, noting that improved access to essential services and agricultural inputs would boost local food production and reduce dependence on imports.
Kwankwaso identified poverty, mass unemployment, and poor governance as the root causes of the nation's security crisis, insisting that lasting peace can only be achieved through a combination of effective security strategies and sustainable socioeconomic development.
"We cannot continue on this dangerous path," he warned, urging authorities at all levels to take decisive action to restore security and public confidence across the country.
