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The Taraba State Government is set to consolidate the efforts of vigilantes, hunters, and forest guards into a single security framework to improve safety in the region. This initiative aims to bolster community policing and improve responses to banditry and kidnapping.
The new Lagos State Police Commissioner, Tijani Fatai, has asserted that there will be no safe havens for criminals, outlining a strategy focused on continuity, professionalism, and integrity in policing.
Security consultant Steve Okwori has expressed deep concern over Nigeria's deteriorating security situation, calling for a fundamental shift from reactive measures to a proactive, intelligence-driven approach coupled with robust community engagement to effectively tackle the rising tide of insecurity across the nation.
Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, a security expert and former governorship candidate in Kwara State, has emphasized the importance of community policing as a crucial measure to address Nigeria's escalating insecurity. He argues that this approach would empower local security agencies to obtain reliable intelligence from communities affected by violence.
Nigeria is reassigning police officers previously assigned to VIP duties to bolster security in vulnerable communities across the North-Central region, including Kwara State. This move is part of an expanded security operation aimed at protecting civilians following recent terrorist attacks.
In areas of Katsina State heavily impacted by banditry, communities have resorted to forming pacts with armed groups for security due to the Nigerian state's perceived absence. This arrangement, exemplified by the 'Jibia Peace Model,' involves depending on 'friendly' bandits to deter others, highlighting a complex and precarious security landscape.
