Former Governor of Kano State Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of lacking the political will to tackle the current spate of insecurity and banditry across the country.
Addressing a gathering in Kano State on Tuesday, while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network, Kwankwaso observed that many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators often get away with their atrocities as if nothing happened.
“The government must apologise to Nigerians for their laxity in the fight against insecurity.”
Kwankwaso argued that the Nigerian military remains one of the most gallant formations, having successfully fought in several global wars, such as in Darfur and Liberia.
However, the government is not doing what it is supposed to do to enable them to fight gallantly, he reasoned.
“When I was Defence Minister, I knew the strength of the Nigerian military. They are courageous. We need some semblance of political will to make them do the needful,” he said.
“Historically, the Nigerian military were the best that served across the globe and not only did well but came out with flying colours as the best. President Tinubu should rise to the occasion and equip them with all they require to change the narrative.”
He said that if he became the President of the nation come 2027, he would ensure the recruitment of over one million military personnel.
