‘Enough Is Enough’ – Tinubu Govt Asked To Urgently Address Rising Insecurity In Nigeria
March 23, 2026
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A Nigerian public affairs analyst, Femi Bodunde, has urged federal and state governments to adopt technology-driven strategies to tackle the country’s worsening insecurity, warning that failure to act decisively could result in further loss of lives and property.
In his reaction on Monday, Bodunde decried the persistent wave of kidnappings, insurgency, and violent attacks across Nigeria, describing the situation as unacceptable. He called for the deployment of surveillance tools such as CCTV cameras and drones, supported by well-equipped control rooms across all 774 local government areas.
According to him, these proactive measures would significantly enhance the ability of security agencies to detect and neutralise threats before they escalate into major attacks.
Bodunde criticised what he described as a largely reactive approach by security agencies, noting that military personnel are often deployed only after incidents have occurred and lives have already been lost. He pointed out that in many kidnapping cases, victims remain in captivity for days or weeks while families are forced to pay ransoms before any meaningful intervention takes place.
Drawing from personal experience in Ekiti State, he said some communities have endured repeated abductions and violent attacks for over a decade without lasting solutions.
He also raised concern over the increasing boldness of criminal groups, who now reportedly carry out attacks in broad daylight along major highways, heightening fear among commuters and residents.
Bodunde maintained that widespread deployment of surveillance infrastructure would improve routine monitoring and enable faster response times, potentially preventing attacks before they happen.
He called on citizens to demand accountability from government officials, urging authorities at all levels to prioritise the protection of lives and property.
“It is possible to prevent a life from being lost, but it is not possible to bring back a lost life,” he said.
His comments reflect growing public frustration over the security situation in Nigeria, where incidents of mass abductions, attacks on rural communities, and highway kidnappings have continued despite repeated assurances from authorities.