The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has urged the Federal Government to expedite action in tackling the insecurity confronting the country before it gets out of hands.
Kwankwaso made this call in a post on his verified X handle on Monday, lamenting that the recent developments in the country have filled him with deep personal concern about the state of the national affairs.
The former Kano State governor also decried that the situation has overwhelmed the Federal Government, stressing that it is evident in its tacit endorsement to allow state governments to establish and deploy vigilante security outfits with little or no professional training.
He said that such a policy, however well-intentioned, has inadvertently facilitated the uncontrolled proliferation of small arms and light weapons across the country.
“Having served within the system for many years, I am aware that the primary responsibility for tackling the escalating insecurity in Nigeria rests with the Federal Government, in collaboration with state and local governments as well as other critical stakeholders.
“Worst of all, individuals have begun taking advantage of this by setting up their militia, like we are seeing in the actions of some political elements. Such action further threatens the fragile peace in our country,” he said.
The ex-lawmaker also congratulated General Christopher Musa (rtd) on his appointment as Minister of Defence, expressing confidence that, with the necessary political will and support, he possesses the competence and experience to make a significant difference in restoring security and stability to the nation.
