Obasanjo urges international help if government fails to stop bandits
Key Points
- Obasanjo says government must stop bandit attacks now. He adds Nigerians can ask foreign allies for help.
- He notes drones and modern tools aid security work. He calls for better agency coordination and border controls.
- Obasanjo says apologies embolden criminals and waste time. He urges Tinubu’s government to act quickly and firmly.
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo warns the government is failing to stop bandits. He says Nigerians may rightly seek help from the international community. He urged stronger security, technology use and tighter border checks.
Image credit:Image credit: Olusegun Obasanjo (via Instagram)
Obasanjo told reporters the state must stop negotiating with armed groups. Recent coverage details how kidnappings surge across Nigeria and spark public anger.
Why Obasanjo warns now
He recalled that his government could locate terrorists and criminals. He said modern drones and surveillance can now help find them fast.
Obasanjo criticised the current approach of apologies and talks with gangs. “You cannot keep negotiating with those determined to destroy the country,” he said.
He urged better coordination among security agencies and clearer command lines. He also asked for tighter border checks to curb foreign fighters entering the country.
Obasanjo suggested the use of modern tools and fast response teams. He said quick strikes and smart surveillance can reduce attacks and abductions.
Civil leaders and families demand action and clearer safety plans now. The public wants proof the state can protect schools and towns.
Analysts say faster sharing of intelligence can help security forces respond faster. They also note a need for better training and clearer patrol plans.
The former president warned continued inaction may force citizens to seek outside help. Other recent reports show regional concerns about instability and foreign responses. See the report on Goodluck Jonathan trapped in Guinea-Bissau for regional security context.
Obasanjo closed by saying the government must act now to restore confidence. He urged leaders to show they can defend people and stop the violence.
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