Insecurity: 36 governors constitute panel to work with security chiefs

Governors of the 36 states of the federation have resolved to constitute a sub-committee that would work with heads of security agencies as part of efforts to end insecurity in the country.

Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, disclosed this on Wednesday night after a meeting of state governors in Abuja.

The meeting was sequel to the increasing spate of insecurity and killings in the country.

Recall that scores of innocent citizens have been killed in recent attacks in Plateau, Benue, Niger States and many others following the prevailing insecurity in the areas.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on Tuesday sent a delegation to Benue led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu regarding the killings.

Governor Uzodinma said, “The forum has set up a subcommittee of Nigerian governors to work with the heads of security agencies for a collaborative approach for immediate solution to the security of the country.

“That is why our admiration for technology-driven solutions presented by the chief of the defense staff cannot be overemphasised.

“The Forum received a presentation from the Chief of Defense Staff on an innovative security initiative aimed at strengthening national and subnational capacity for early threat detection and coordinated response.

“The project envisions the phased deployment of advanced technology and infrastructure to improve surveillance, crisis management, and public safety. Governors expressed support for the initiative’s objectives and underscored the importance of technology-driven solutions in addressing evolving security challenges at the state level.

“Governors also commended the Chief of Defence Staff and indeed the Nigerian military for these valuable propositions and initiatives.”

Meanwhile, in an interview with newsmen at the meeting, Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, advocated for the adoption of non-kinetic approach in tackling insecurity in the country.

He however, urged security agencies to step up their game, explaining that governors have a limited role to play according to the constitution of the country.

Governor Sani said, “In addressing the issue, we have to look at other aspects particularly, the non-kinetic approach, because when you look at the security agencies in Nigeria, look at the military, we have less that 400,000 military personnel in Nigeria.

“Look at the police personnel in Nigeria, they are less than 400,000. So the creation of state police will go along way in addressing insecurity at the sub-national level. There are people who can only benefit when there is crisis.

“Security agencies in Nigeria should also step up and do what is right. You can see that even the Chief of Defence Staff addressed us and we looked at areas of synergy between the security agencies and the state governors.”

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