•Tinubu and bandits
A security and intelligence expert, Yahuza Getso, has disagreed with President Bola Tinubu’s claim that progress is being made in tackling insecurity across the country.
Getso stated this during an interview on Channels Television, today.
“I quite disagree with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that progress is being made because the reality is that 95 to 98 percent of the criminals operating in the North Central and North-Western parts of the country are known.
“They can be profiled by polling units, political wards and local governments. We know their names, they are citizens of Nigeria and they can be reached,” he said.
His remarks come amid renewed attacks by suspected bandits in several parts of the country, including the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers, as well as the reported beheading of a teacher.
Recent attacks have also been recorded in Oyo, Kwara and Katsina states, among others.
Getso further argued that security agencies possess the technological capacity to track and apprehend criminals through communication channels.
“In fact, even a negative commentator on Facebook can be traced through communication channels and service providers such as MTN, Airtel and Glo.
“What has been delaying this? Why has Jagaban intentionally refused? As far as I’m concerned, it is an intentional refusal to go after these criminals where they are and deal with them through their polling units, political wards and so on,” he stated.
Speaking further, the security expert questioned claims that highways across the country are safe, citing ongoing attacks in parts of the North despite political activities taking place without disruption.
“Remember that the APC, PDP, NDC and ADC primaries and congresses were conducted in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Niger and other places, yet nobody was attacked during those activities.
“But immediately after the events, and even before some of them, attacks resumed. Just yesterday in Katsina, in broad daylight, while the governor was celebrating Sallah with the Emir and others in Katsina city, an attack occurred barely 70 to 120 kilometres away.
“It would be disheartening and disappointing for anyone to claim that our highways are free and secure. How can you tell me that when the reality says otherwise? If the roads are truly safe, why are ministers and governors flying instead of travelling by road? Are they afraid of being ambushed by these criminals?” he queried.
Despite his criticism, Getso acknowledged the efforts of security agencies and the government, saying, “We must commend the truth; they are doing their best, but their best is not enough.”
