Former Kano State Governor and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation across Nigeria, warning that the country is facing an alarming wave of violence that demands immediate action.

In a statement, Kwankwaso said Nigeria was “bleeding profusely” as insecurity continued to spread across several states, including Zamfara, Borno, Sokoto, Katsina, Kwara and Oyo, leaving many citizens unable to sleep peacefully.

He lamented that banditry, kidnapping for ransom, terrorism, communal clashes and armed robbery had become frequent occurrences across the country. According to him, the situation has become more disturbing as criminal elements now openly use social media platforms to taunt security agencies and instil fear among the public.

“This is totally unacceptable and not befitting of a sovereign nation like ours,” he said.

Drawing from his experience as former Governor of Kano State and Minister of Defence, Kwankwaso maintained that Nigeria’s security challenges could be overcome through decisive leadership and active community engagement.

He argued that the country’s major challenge was not a lack of resources but an absence of the political will and sincerity required to tackle insecurity effectively.

“The current approach has clearly failed,” he stated, noting that despite substantial budgetary allocations to the security sector, the nation’s security situation continues to deteriorate.

Kwankwaso further decried the loss of innocent lives, the displacement of thousands of families and the negative impact of insecurity on the nation’s economy.

He called for an urgent and comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture, stressing the need to improve the welfare and motivation of security personnel, strengthen intelligence gathering and enhance community policing initiatives.

The former defence minister also urged the government to address the root causes of insecurity, including poverty, unemployment and poor governance, through sustained investments in quality education, skills acquisition and job creation for young people.

In addition, he advocated greater government attention to critical sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, electricity and agriculture, arguing that improved access to these services would boost economic development, strengthen food production and reduce dependence on imports.

Kwankwaso said addressing both the immediate security threats and the underlying socioeconomic challenges was essential to restoring peace and stability across the country.

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